Conquering Debt: Tips for Financial Empowerment This Financial Literacy Month
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Join us for our third #Creditchat of Financial Literacy Month! We’ll discuss tips for conquering debt with expert panelists, offering practical advice and strategies to help you manage and overcome debt. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial skills and take control of your financial future!
Topic: Conquering Debt: Tips for Financial Empowerment This Financial Literacy Month
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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; Gina Young, MBA: the creator of Money Savvy Living; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Todd Christensen: AFCPE®Accredited Financial Counselor®, Author of Everyday Money for Everyday People, and Education Manager at MoneyFit.org; 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 first steps someone can take to create an effective debt payoff plan?
- How can individuals balance paying down debt while managing other financial responsibilities?
- How can people stay motivated and disciplined when working towards becoming debt-free?
- What budgeting method have you found most effective when reducing debt?
- What are some practical tips for dealing with high-interest credit card debt, especially when on a tight budget?
- What role can your credit history play in conquering debt, and how can one improve their creditworthiness?
- How can financial literacy programs help individuals in understanding and managing their debt?
- What resources and tools are available to help individuals track and manage their debt effectively?
- How can credit counseling services assist in managing debt and improving credit?
- What is one piece of advice you would share with someone who is just beginning their journey to conquer debt?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.