Let’s Get Smart About Credit
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 share important tips for understanding credit.
Topic: Let’s Get Smart About Credit
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include American Bankers Association; Copper Banking; 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.); Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- Why is it important to educate yourself about the ins and outs of credit?
- Where can you find free resources to help you learn about credit?
- What role does credit play in your financial life?
- Why is having access to credit essential to financial inclusion?
- What are some smart tips for managing your credit?
- What are some common misconceptions about credit?
- How can good credit save you money?
- How are credit and debt different?
- Where can you find help if you are struggling to manage your credit?
- How can you educate kids and teenagers in your household about credit on Get Smart About Credit Day?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.