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Get ready for a fresh financial start! Join us for this week’s #CreditChat where we’ll dive into actionable tips for setting realistic goals, creating a solid plan, and staying on track. Let’s make 2025 your most financially empowered year yet!
Topic: Set, Plan, Achieve: Your Roadmap to Financial Success in the New Year!
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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; MoneyNav; Anthony Weaver: Founder of AboutThatWallet.com; Danielle Miura, CFP®, MSFP, EA: Founder of Spark Financials; Barbara Ginty: CFP® and founder of Planancial.com and Host of the Future Rich Podcast; Todd Christensen: AFCPE®Accredited Financial Counselor®, Author of Everyday Money for Everyday People, and Education Manager at MoneyFit.org; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.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:
- How do you define “financial success,” and why is it important to set personalized goals rather than follow generic advice?
- What strategies can people use to set realistic and achievable financial goals for the New Year?
- What role does mindset play in achieving financial success, and how can someone cultivate a positive financial mindset?
- What are the essential components for a solid financial plan for 2025?
- According to a recent Experian study 43% of consumers said they want to pay off their debt before the New Year. What steps can they take to quickly reduce debt?
- How can someone prioritize competing financial goals, such as saving for retirement versus paying off debt?
- How can accountability partners, financial advisors, or support groups help you achieve your financial goals?
- What are some common financial mistakes people may make when setting goals for a new year, and how can they be avoided?
- How can reflecting on the previous year’s financial successes and failures guide your planning for the new year?
- How can someone measure their financial progress throughout the year and adjust their plan as needed?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.