Join us on Twitter every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET by using the #CreditChat hashtag. This week we discussed ways to pay down debt while investing for the future. We're grateful for all the tips shared by Jill Schlesinger - CBS News Business Analyst, Gail Cunningham – National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Tarra Jackson – Madam Money, Stephanie Halligan – Empowered Dollar, Shannon McNay – ReadyForZero, Rod Griffin – Director of Public Education at Experian, and Mike Delgado – Experian. You can catch the full broadcast here: http://www.experian.com/blogs/news/about/juggle-debt/
2. Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week,
“we talked about juggling debt and retirement planning.
Check Out All the Tweets and Resources:
bit.ly/juggle-debt
29. #CreditChat
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
How much money should go
toward retirement vs. paying off debt?
30. #CreditChat
Don’t wait to start investing in your retirement
o r you’ll miss out on compound interest.
Tweet by @MoneyCrashers
31. #CreditChat
Important to tackle saving and debt pay down simultaneously.
Tweet by @csmithraleigh
32. #CreditChat
Don’t put off saving for retirement. Attack your debt fiercely.
Tweet by @DeeOnMoneyZA
33. Jumpstart your teen on retirement saving.
Tweet by @FamZoo
#CreditChat
Set up Roth IRA and seed with some of first summer job + parents match.
34. #CreditChat
Decide to stop growing your debt, and work on a repayment plan.
Make sure it’s realistic. Be as ruthless.
Tweet by @DeeOnMoneyZA
35. #CreditChat
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
What are some mistakes to avoid
when investing for the future?
36. Make sure you know the fees you’re paying on investments.
Don’t be losing too much money in the fine print.
Tweet by @magnify_money
37. #CreditChat
When investing, avoid the urge to pull your money when the market drops.
Tweet by @JayneMakesCents
38. #CreditChat
One of the biggest mistakes is NOT saving enough!
Think of inflation and what things will cost when you are retired.
Tweet by @AdvantageCSS
39. #CreditChat
Believe in the power of compounding interest.
And don’t pull money out of 401(K) or taxable investments prematurely!
Tweet by @FrugalWoods
40. Don’t let recent years scare you off from investing.
S tay diversified to protect you from swings.
Tweet by @YoungFinances
41. #CreditChat
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
Check out all the resources and tips shared:
bit.ly/juggle-debt