Get Smart About Credit with American Bankers Association
Join our #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Snapchat every Wednesday at 3 p.m ET. This chat supported the American Bankers Association’s annual Get Smart About Credit Day, which was October 19th.
The panel included: Corey Carlisle: Executive Director of the American Bankers Association; Shannon McNay: Writer for Student Loan Hero; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian; and Christina Roman: Social Media Specialist at Experian.
We also featured financial tips all week on Snapchat.
Questions Discussed:
- Q1: What does it mean to be smart about credit?
- Q2: Why is it important to be smart with credit?
- Q3: What should you use credit for?
- Q4: How can you manage your credit wisely?
- Q5: How do you build credit if you have no credit?
- Q6: How do student loans affect your credit?
- Q7: What are common mistakes people make with their credit?
- Q8: What are best practices for improving credit?
- Q9: What resources do you recommend for people interested in learning more about credit?
- Q10: Any final tips to help people make smart choices with their credit?
Resources:
6 Smart Reasons to Pay Your Credit Card Bill Before it’s Due
25 Tips for Smart (and Safe) Credit Card Use During the Holidays