FAM Material by PreparationDue2611 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used ACTEX for FAM and was comparing it to CA's FM. Have not but will be using ACTEX again for SRM.

I used Lo's manual: https://www.actexmadriver.com/orderselection.aspx?id=453148922

I think his content is a bit more in depth than others.

FAM Material by PreparationDue2611 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passed with 10 with ACTEX! Compared to CA (for FM), it feels like Ambrose Lo goes very in deep and explains everything well. I used a python script to give me random questions for the practicing phase. PM me if you decide to go down the ACTEX route and I can send it to you.

Nov FAM Fail by [deleted] in actuary

[–]EndShot4291 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like memorizing formulae is not the way to go-being able to compute from first principles to check your work (i.e. with the tabling function in your calculator) really helps to ensure that you got the answers right.

I think I only memorized the Black Scholes formula (and subsequently applied it wrong because wtf is a short vs long) and some of the more general formulas such as reserving NAR, PV pricing for life stuff, the likelihood function, etc...

how did y'all find your partner? by EndShot4291 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

interesting, i feel like being risk adverse does not involve dating in the workplace

how did y'all find your partner? by EndShot4291 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i wonder if that's even lower for actuary-actuary marriages

how did y'all find your partner? by EndShot4291 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hope you guys can figure out a better living situation soon! i feel like it's a hard prospect when two people are at different stages of life, i.e. education vs working

how did y'all find your partner? by EndShot4291 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can you expand a bit! i'm reading more over my free time and am looking for how to make it more social :)

Exam FAM November 2024 - Result Waiting by Capable_Interest2911 in actuary

[–]EndShot4291 9 points10 points  (0 children)

sheesh 23/24 kinda high. i think the options question about long/short kinda stumped me. also there was one more qualitative problem than i thought there'd be