Ways to Reduce Your Credit Card Debt in 2023
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Is paying off your credit card debt one of your 2023 resolutions? Need help getting started? Tune into this week’s #CreditChat on Twitter for expert tips.
Topic: Ways to Reduce Your Credit Card Debt in 2023
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jason Vitug: Wellness advocate, bestselling author, entrepreneur, producer, and founder of the financial wellness website phroogal.com; Jeanne Kelly: Credit Expert, Identity Theft Expert, Speaker and Founder of JeanneKelly.net; Latasha Peterson: Side Hustle Expert, paid of $47k of debt and founder or ArtsandBudgets.com; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
Questions we will discuss:
- Why is it important to reduce your credit card debt as soon as possible?
- How can you create a plan of action to reduce credit card debt?
- How can you avoid using credit cards as an income supplement with rising costs everywhere?
- What are some methods for reducing credit card debt and how do you choose which method to use?
- When is a good time to use a credit card instead of cash for a purchase?
- How can you get better credit card terms or rates on your credit cards?
- When should you apply for new credit cards and what should you look for?
- What are some common mistakes people make when trying to reduce credit card debt?
- What actions should you take if you are unable to continue making payments on your credit cards?
- How can your credit card management impact your credit score?
- Any final tips for reducing credit card debt in 2023?
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