Navigating Finances After High School: A Beginner’s Guide
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Join us on July 31 for a #CreditChat on Navigating Finances After High School: Beginner’s Guide! We’ll cover essential tips for budgeting, saving, and building credit as you start your financial journey. Perfect for new grads looking to master their money!
Topic: Navigating Finances After High School: A Beginner’s Guide
When: Wednesday, July 31, 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; Chloe Moore, CFP®: Founder of Financial Staples; Dr. Barbara O’Neill, CFP®, AFC®, CRPC, CPFFE: Owner and CEO of Money Talk; Brian Page: Founder of ModernHusbands.com; Richard Ciarletta: Chief Operating Officer of Seedlyng Financial Education; Robin Palmer: From the Arizona Council on Economic Education and the University of Arizona’s Take Charge Today Financial Literacy Progam; Uziel Gomez CFP® AFC®: Financial Planner and Founder of Primeros Financial; 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 some key financial responsibilities that individuals should consider immediately after graduating high school?
- How can young adults establish a budgeting system to effectively manage their finances post-high school?
- What role does understanding credit and personal finance play in helping young adults establish healthy spending and credit habits?
- Why is it so important to begin establishing a strong credit history from a young age?
- What are the benefits of starting to build an emergency fund as soon as you are earning a paycheck?
- What are some practical tips for finding affordable housing options and managing rental expenses after high school?
- How can individuals explore different avenues for generating income, such as part-time jobs, freelancing, or starting a side business?
- What resources or tools are available to help young adults track their expenses, monitor financial progress, and plan for the future?
- How can learning about basic investing principles and savings strategies benefit individuals as they transition into independent financial decision-making?
- In what ways can setting up retirement accounts and planning for the future contribute to financial stability and security post-high school?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here