Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Money Management Advice for Recent Grads
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Hey recent grads! Are you ready to tackle your finances like a pro? Join us for #CreditChat, where we dive into all things money management tailored specifically for recent graduates. Whether you’re navigating student loans, budgeting for your living expenses, or planning for the future, we’ve got you covered! Don’t miss this chat!
Topic: Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Money Management Advice for Recent Grads
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Travis Hornsby, CFA, CFP®: Speaker and Founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com; Robin Palmer: From the Arizona Council on Economic Education and the University of Arizona’s Take Charge Today Financial Literacy Program; Debbi King: Personal Finance Educator and Founder of the ABCs of Personal Finance; Felipe Arevalo CPFC®, CEPF®: Community Outreach Coordinator at the San Diego Financial Literacy Center; Erika Giovanetti: Loans Expert and Reporter for U.S. News; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host of Your Personal Economy; 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:
- With graduation right around the corner, what is one piece of advice you wish you could go back and give your younger self?
- How can recent grads balance student debt with new independent financial obligations?
- How can recent grads enjoy their newfound income while prioritizing their financial goals?
- What are some common mistakes recent graduates make financially and how can they avoid them?
- How can establishing credit help you have greater financial success?
- What tools or resources do you recommend for recent grads to track their expenses and income?
- What do recent grads need to know about investing and saving for retirement from a young age?
- How can recent graduates effectively navigate the complexities of employee benefits, such as retirement plans and health insurance, while seeking a new job?
- How can recent grads protect themselves from identity theft and fraud when managing their finances?
- Any final tips for college grads navigating this economic environment?
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