Credit Advice for College Grads
Our weekly #CreditChat started in 2012 to help our community learn about credit and important personal finance topics (e.g. saving money, paying down debt, improving credit scores). Each chat is hosted by @Experian on Twitter and all are welcome to participate. DM us any questions.
This week we’ll discuss money tips to set students up for financial success after graduation.
Topic: Credit Advice for College Grads
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Next Gen Personal Finance; Reyna Gobel: Executive Editor of “College Parents of America” – and author of the CliffNotes “Graduation Debt” books; Anthony Copeman: Cultural Architect and Founder of Financial Lituation and $hares TV; Ashley Brewster: Financial Educator, Wealth Management Associate at Wealthquest, & Author of No Debt Zone; Taryn Bushrod: a Money Mindset Coach helping professional athletes improve their relationship with money and spending habits; Patrina Dixon: Personal Finance Expert and Author, It’$ My Money; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; 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.); Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- Why is it important to start building credit before you graduate?
- What are some ways to establish credit?
- When do student loans start to affect your credit?
- When should college graduates check their credit scores?
- How does your credit history help you establish your independent/adult life?
- How can your credit history influence your career opportunities?
- What mistakes should college graduates avoid with credit?
- How do you prioritize your debts when you graduate from college?
- What are your options if you think you may miss a student loan payment?
- What should you know about student loans that are in deferment or forbearance?
- Do you have any final tips to help college graduates to be financially successful?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.