From Rookie to MVP: Playing the Money Game
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 X (formerly Twitter) and all are welcome to participate. DM us any questions.
Are you ready to score big in your financial game? Don’t miss this week’s football themed #CreditChat! Join us as we huddle up to discuss winning strategies for financial success!
Topic: From Rookie to MVP: Playing the Money Game
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder of JeanneKelly.net; Brian Page: Founder of ModernHusbands.com; Todd Christensen: AFCPE®Accredited Financial Counselor®, Author of Everyday Money for Everyday People, and Education Manager at MoneyFit.org; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News and World Report; 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.
#CreditChat Giveaway
Experian will post TWO separate Rafflecopter links (one for each giveway) here on October 24. Enter here for a chance to win a signed football from Travis Kelce! Enter here for a chance to win an Ultimate Tailgating Package including a Yeti Cooler. We will be announcing a winner at the end of the chat. Entry Period: Raffle will open 10/24 and closes at the end of this chat on 10/25 at 4 p.m. ET. Complete rules here.
Questions we will discuss:
- In football, teams have a playbook. How do you go about creating a playbook or strategy for different financial scenarios?
- How often do you take financial “timeouts” to review your budget and make adjustments?
- In football, teams strategize for different opponents. How can you create financial strategies for short-term goals versus long-term goals?
- How do you recover from financial “fumbles,” such as overspending or impulse buying?
- The “two-minute drill” in football is crucial. What’s your strategy for managing last-minute financial emergencies or unexpected expenses?
- The NFL has a draft to recruit top talent. What financial tools or apps can you draft for your money game?
- How can you determine the Most Valuable Player within your financial strategy?
- In football, penalties can set teams back. How do you avoid financial ‘penalties’ like late fees, high-interest debt, or unnecessary expenses?
- The Super Bowl is the ultimate goal for NFL teams. What’s your Super Bowl of financial achievements, and how will you get there?
- If you could choose an NFL team to represent your financial approach, which team would it be, and what lessons can you draw from their style of play?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.