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 provide money tips as pandemic restrictions begin to lift.
Topic: Protecting and Maintaining Your Finances As We Emerge From COVID-19
When: Wednesday, June 9, 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; Take Charge America; 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.; Paulina Likos: Investing Reporter at U.S. News; 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 should you think about with regard to your finances as we emerge from COVID?
- Were you prepared for the financial volatility created by the pandemic? If not, what changes can you make now to ensure that you are better prepared for future emergencies?
- Did you develop financial habits during the pandemic that you would like to keep?
- Did you develop any financial habits during the pandemic that you should break?
- What should you consider when taking inventory of your financial portfolio as we emerge from the pandemic?
- How do you budget as financial relief accommodations begin to expire after the pandemic?
- How do you resist the temptation to overspend when celebrating with friends and family?
- How do you create financial safety nets or emergency funds that will help you navigate future crises?
- How can investing contribute to your financial security in the event of future emergencies?
- What are the implications of using your credit more as we emerge from COVID-19?
- How do you need to think differently about protecting your identity now that we are resuming in-person shopping/dining etc.?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.