Stacy Smith

Stacy Smith is Senior Public Education Specialist and has worked at Experian since 2006. She is part of Experian’s Corporate Social Responsibility team and supports the national consumer education programs and the company’s community involvement efforts. Stacy holds a B.S. in International Relations from the University of San Diego and a MBA from Pepperdine University.

Articles by Stacy Smith:

Am I Responsible for My Deceased Husband’s Credit Cards Debt?

If you are a joint account holder on your husband's credit cards, you will likely be responsible for the...

January 17, 2019

If I Use a Co-Signer to Lease a Car, Will the Account Show on Their Credit Report or Mine?

If you are leasing a car and you have a co-signer, the account will appear on both your credit...

January 10, 2019

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