Achieving Financial Independence
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 give tips for young adults to build their financial accounts and assets.
Topic: Achieving Financial Independence
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Laura J. LaTourette, CFP®: Founder of Family Wealth Management Group; Patrina Dixon: Personal Finance Expert and Author, It’$ My Money; 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:
- What does financial independence mean to you?
- What are some barriers to achieving financial independence, and how can you overcome them?
- What habits can help you achieve financial independence?
- Why is having a budget an important tool in your journey to achieve financial independence?
- How can credit play a role in achieving financial independence?
- If you have had credit difficulties, what steps can you take to rehabilitate your scores?
- How can investing help you achieve financial independence?
- If you’re struggling to achieve financial independence, what are some side hustles that can help you?
- How can the people you surround yourself with impact your ability to achieve financial independence?
- What final tips do you have for anyone working toward financial independence?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.