Back to Basics: Building a Strong Financial Foundation
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Don’t miss this week’s #CreditChat as we go Back to Basics with essential tips on Building a Strong Financial Foundation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reinforce your financial footing, we’ll cover the key steps to help you secure your future. Don’t miss out on practical advice to strengthen your financial well-being!
Topic: Back to Basics: Building a Strong Financial Foundation
When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder of JeanneKelly.net; Cameron Huddleston: Award-winning journalist, speaker, family finance expert w/ Carefull, author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk; Ren Makino: Chief of Staff at Next Gen Personal Finance; Felipe Arevalo CPFC®, CEPF®:Community Outreach Coordinator at the San Diego Financial Literacy Center; Robin Palmer: From the Arizona Council on Economic Education and the University of Arizona’s Take Charge Today Financial Literacy Program; Debbi King: Personal Finance Educator and Founder of the ABCs of Personal Finance; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.com; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
- What are the key elements of a strong financial foundation, and how can they help consumers build one?
- How does financial education contribute to building long-term financial stability?
- What role does budgeting play in building and maintaining a strong financial foundation?
- What are some common financial mistakes people make early on, and how can they be avoided?
- How does having an emergency fund impact financial security, and what strategies can be used to build one?
- In what ways does having a strong credit profile contribute to building a solid financial foundation?
- How do investments fit into building a strong financial foundation, and when should consumers begin investing?
- How does having the right insurance coverage contribute to a strong financial foundation, and what types of insurance should consumers consider?
- How does the company you keep influence your financial habits and decisions, and what impact can this have on your overall financial foundation?
- Any final tips for building a strong financial foundation?
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