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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 will be talking about creating gender equality in personal finance. Topic: Creating Gender Equality in Personal Finance When: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET. Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion. The panel will include 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.); Sandy Smith: Award winner, speaker, educator and founder of YesIAmCheap and Elevate Money; Jannese Torres-Rodriguez: Wealth Coach, Monetization Strategist, Side Hustle Guru and Founder of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast; Danielle YB Vason: Founder and Writer, SheMakesCents.com; Jordanne Wells: Founder of WiseMoneyWomen.com; Erin Wood: CFP®, CRPC®. Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Advanced Solutions at Carson Group; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian. Giftcard Giveaway Enter here for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! We will be announcing a winner at the end of the chat. Entry Period: Raffle open now and closes at the end of this chat at 4 p.m. ET. Complete rules here. Questions We’ll Discuss: What financial hurdles do women often have to overcome? How do gender roles perceived as “traditional” affect the ability for women to achieve financial independence? How can women ensure they have an equal role managing finances in a relationship? What changes need to take place in the workplace to allow women to have successful careers and work/life balance? How can women advocate for needed changes in the workplace? How do women ensure they are paid what they’re worth? How can women who don’t have traditional careers achieve financial security? How can women ensure that their retirement savings will not be affected by their roles as caregivers? Why is it important for women to make investing a financial priority? What changes need to take place to create more financial equality for women in the future? Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.
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 will be talking about actionable ways to support black-owned businesses in your local communities. Topic: Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses When: Wednesday, February 03, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion. The panel will include Sandy Smith: Award winner, speaker, educator and founder of YesIAmCheap and Elevate Money; Tarra Jackson: Ms. Madam Money, Personal Finance Expert and founder of the DUALpreneur; Anthony Copeman: Cultural Architect and Founder of Financial Lituation and $hares TV; Kevin L. Matthews II, MSTC: Best-selling author, former financial advisor and founder of BuildingBread.com Dywane Hall: Your Retirement Resource; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Jorrell Bland: Client Services Manager, Mitlin Financial; Take Charge America; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian. Giftcard Giveaway Enter here for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Make sure to tweet out this page with the #CreditChat hashtag. We will be announcing a winner at the end of the chat. Entry Period: Raffle open now and closes at the end of this chat at 4 p.m. ET. Complete rules here. Questions We’ll Discuss: Why is it important to support black-owned businesses? What are some challenges or hurdles black-owned businesses may face when trying to be successful? How do you find black-owned businesses? How can black-owned small businesses obtain funding (loans and grants)? How can a black-owned small business establish a business credit report? What are some ways black-owned small businesses can market themselves? Can you share some black-owned businesses you currently support? What are some additional ways you can support black-owned small businesses in addition to purchasing from them? How do you raise awareness of black-owned small businesses in your community? Any final tips for ways to support black-owned businesses? Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.
Join our #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Snapchat every Wednesday at 3 p.m ET. In this chat, we talked about strategies to conquer debt in the new year. This panel included: Elaina Johannessen: Program Director at LSS Financial Counseling; Jackie Beck: Personal Finance Expect and Pay Off Debt app creator; Bruce McClary: Vice President of Communications at National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NCCF); Bev O'Shea: NerdWallet; Sandy Smith: Personal Finance Expert and CEO of Yes, I am Cheap; 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 We Discussed: Q1: What is the first step to getting yourself organized to pay off debt? Q2: If you have multiple types of debt, how do you decide which debt to tackle first? Q3: How do you decide which debt strategy would work best for you? Q4: How does debt affect your credit? Q5: What should someone do if they have debt in collections? Q6: What is the difference between debt consolidation and debt settlement? Q7: What are common mistakes people make when trying to pay down debt? Q8: How can you avoid getting discouraged or sidetracked when paying off debt? Q9: How can someone who has successfully paid off debt avoid from falling back into debt? Q10: What resources are available for someone trying to get out of debt? Q11: Any final tips for someone trying to conquer debt? If you've never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview: Relevant chats on YouTube: Ways to Control Emotional Spending How to Juggle Debt & Retirement How to Pay Down Credit Card Debt Faster How to Eat Healthy (Without Breaking the Bank) How to Throw a Fun Dinner Party on a Budget
Join our weekly #CreditChat on Twitter every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week we talked about ways to make extra money with side jobs. The panel included: Sandy Smith: Founder of YesIAmCheap.com and Side Hustle Queen; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian and Mike Delgado: Director of Social Media at Experian. We're also featuring financial tips all week on Snapchat. Questions We Discussed: Q1: What's a side hustle? Q2: How can someone decide what type of side hustle they should start? Q3: What are the pros/cons of having a side hustle? Q4: How do you manage your time with a side hustle? Q5: Is there anything someone should be wary of before starting a side hustle? Q6: How can someone figure out how to price their services? Q7: What are some frugal ways to advertise a side hustle and build clientelle? Q8: How will you know when it's time to take your side hustle full time? Q9: What should someone with a side hustle know about taxes? Q10: Any final tips for someone looking to start a side hustle? View the Complete Chat on Storify [View the story "Side Hustle: How to Start Earning Extra Cash" on Storify] If you've never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview: Resources: How to Make $400+ a Week as a Pet Sitter via Wisebread #HustleCrew 30 for 30 Challenge via Sandy Smith of YesIAmCheap 99 Side Hustle Business Ideas You Can Start Today via Side Hustle Nation Relevant chats on YouTube: Ways to Control Emotional Spending How to Juggle Debt & Retirement How to Pay Down Credit Card Debt Faster How to Eat Healthy (Without Breaking the Bank) How to Throw a Fun Dinner Party on a Budget
Are you championing financial literacy efforts on Snapchat? We invite you to check our first Experian #CreditSnap tweetchat, where we discussed how the personal finance community is creating fun, engaging and interactive educational content on this rapidly-growing social platform. The panel included: Matt Schulz- Sr. Analyst at CreditCards.com, Leslie Samuel- Owner of Become a Blogger, Joanna Zarach- Personal Finance Expert, Vanessa Page, Sandy Smith- Founder of Yes I Am Cheap, LaTisha Styles- Founder of Young Finances, Jason Vitug- Founder of Phroogal, CashChatSnap- a Snapchat shared story about money matters and financial education, Erin Lowry- Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Broke Millennial, and Mike Delgado- Director of Social Media at Experian and Christina Roman- Social Media Specialist at Experian. Questions We Discussed: Q1: Why did you join Snapchat? Q2: What audience are you hoping to reach on Snapchat? Q3: How often do you post on Snapchat? Q4: How far in advance do you plan your content? Q5: Do you storyboard your content or wing it? Why? Q6: What area of financial literacy do you focus on? Q7: Why do you choose to use Snapchat for financial literacy? Q8: How do you use the tools available on Snapchat to create unique and engaging educational content? Q9: What Snapchat campaign or story of yours has resonated with your audience? Q10: If you could live in one Snapchat lens for a day, which would you choose? Follow the panel on Snapchat: Matt Schulz: @matt-schulz [View the story "How Snapchat Helps Spread Financial Literacy" on Storify] Check out our #CreditSnap playlist on YouTube:
Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3p.m. ET on Twitter and Blab.im. We are heading into the holiday season, and many of us will be hosting gatherings for our friends and family. This chat featured great tips to help you host an amazing party that won't break the bank. The panel included: Kasasa - a national brand of free rewards checking accounts offered exclusively at community financial institutions, Sandy Smith- Personal Finance Blogger and Founder of YesIAmCheap.com, Rod Griffin - Director of Public Education at Experian, and Mike Delgado - Social Media Community Manager at Experian. View the full discussion on Blab. If you have ideas for future topics and guests, please tweet @Teena_LaRo or email Christina.Roman@experian.com. Questions We Discussed: Q1: What’s your favorite holiday to get together with family and friends? Q2: What should you plan to pay for when hosting a holiday party? Q3: What are ways to reduce cost on food? Q4: How can you save on drinks? Q5: When and where do you buy seasonal decorations? Q6: What are some fun and free activities a host can do to entertain guests? Q7: What are some frugal ways to keep the kids entertained? Q8: What’s your strategy for gift-giving at holiday parties? Q9: What are some financial mistakes to avoid when hosting a holiday party? Q10: What are your final tips for hosting a fun and stress-free holiday gathering? View the Entire TweetChat on Storify: [View the story "Hosting Holiday Gatherings on a Budget" on Storify] If you've never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview: Recent Chats on YouTube & Twitter Get Smart About Credit Credit in the Classroom: What Teens Should Know About Credit Financial Literacy on the Go Smart Ways to Pay for College Retirement and Estate Planning Money Management Tips for Single Parents
Join our #CreditChat on Twitter and YouTube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. Wedding season is here, and we thought it would a fun change of pace to talk about Super Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding. This week's video panel included: Jessica Bishop- Budget Wedding Expert and Founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, Sandy Smith- Personal Finance Blogger and recent bride who funded her wedding for $5,000, Rod Griffin - Director of Public Education at Experian, and Mike Delgado - Social Media Community Manager at Experian. If you have ideas for future topics and guests, please tweet @MikeDelgado. Questions We Discussed: Q1: Once a couple gets engaged, what’s the best starting point for planning the wedding? Q2: How should a couple go about deciding how much they are going to spend on their wedding? Q3: How can a couple save money on the venue/location? Q4: What’s the best way to save money on wedding invitations? Q5: What are some inexpensive flower/décor options? Q6: How can a couple save money on food/drinks/cake? Q7: What are some tips to help accelerate your savings before the wedding? Q8: How can the wedding party save money on their attire? Q9: What are some common mistakes people make when planning a wedding on a budget? Q10: What are your final tips for saving money on a wedding? Highlights From This Week's Chat on SlideShare: This Week's #CreditChat Storified: [View the story "Super Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding" on Storify] Resources: Pulling Off a $5,000 Wedding Wedding Budget Tips Browse Real Weddings By Budget DIY Projects to Save You Money Free Printables to Download For Your Wedding Wedding Flower Alternatives Rent the Runway Vow to be Chic Own Only If you've never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview: Recent Chats on YouTube & Twitter How to Eat Healthy (Without Breaking the Bank) How to Juggle Debt & Retirement How to Plan & Set Financial Goals How to Strategically Manage Debt Save Money or Pay Off Debt - NFCC