Reposting part of this from what I wrote in a different thread:
I’m planning on using Schweser for L2. I like the format and online resources. I have the CFAI ebooks to reference if I find anything in the Schweser material to be unclear. I understand it’s not as comprehensive, but I also want to be able to get through the material in a timely manner so that I can test, test, test, test, test. Also, I’m planning on giving myself quite a bit of time to study, but not as early as October. Probably crack the books in Late November/December and get serious in January.
Also want to add that I went for the premium package because, while some of the stuff that is included in that I likely will never use, some of the extras are nice to have, like the secret sauce. The way I look at it, I only plan to take this test once so I don’t mind forking over some extra cash right now. Still cheaper than a Masters degree.