Financial Literacy Month: The Role Financial Literacy Plays in Building a Strong Foundation
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Dive into Financial Literacy this April! 💰 Join us every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET for #CreditChat as we explore different aspects of financial literacy during Financial Literacy Month. Our first chat will cover building a strong foundation with financial literacy.
Topic: Financial Literacy Month: The Role Financial Literacy Plays in Building a Strong Foundation
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jump$tart Coalition; Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder of JeanneKelly.net; Anthony Weaver: Founder of AboutThatWallet.com; Felipe Arevalo CPFC®, CEPF®:Community Outreach Coordinator at the San Diego Financial Literacy Center; Ilyce Glink: Real Estate and Financial Wellness expert, author, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of ThinkGlink.com; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.com; Fernell Hogan: Founder of HereforGoodTX.com; 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:
- What does financial literacy mean to you?
- What are the key components of financial literacy?
- How does financial literacy contribute to individual financial stability and security?
- What are the key concepts and skills that constitute financial literacy, and why are they important?
- What role does financial literacy play in long-term financial planning and goal setting?
- How does financial literacy help individuals navigate complex financial products and services?
- What are the societal implications of promoting financial literacy?
- How can educators integrate financial literacy into school curriculum to benefit future generations?
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to improve their financial literacy but doesn’t know where to start?
- What resources and tools are available to enhance financial literacy and how can individuals access them effectively?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.