Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Recognizing Financial Abuse and Reclaiming Financial Independence

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This week’s #CreditChat recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an important conversation about financial abuse, financial independence, and financial empowerment.

Financial abuse can affect a person’s ability to access money, manage credit, build savings, and maintain long-term financial security. During this discussion, we’ll explore how to recognize signs of financial abuse, identify resources that may be available to survivors, and discuss steps that can help individuals rebuild financial independence and financial well-being.

Topic: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Recognizing Financial Abuse and Reclaiming Financial Independence

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Where: Join the live hashtag discussion

Meet the #CreditChat Panel
The panel will include: Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Sr. Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.

#CreditChat questions will be posted shortly.

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