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Rod Griffin

Senior Director of Consumer Education and AdvocacyExperian

Dallas, TX

Member Since July 2024

Skills

Financial Education
Financial Planning & Advice
Debt Management

About

With more than 20 years in the information services industry, I am a recognized expert in consumer credit reporting and scoring, fraud and identity theft and other consumer information and data use issues who is quoted regularly in national print, online and broadcast media. I am a skilled writer, public speaker and relationship builder. From telephone to Twitter, I utilize the most effective communication tools for the target audience to expand reach and maximize impact while controlling costs.

Published content

Protecting Your Financial Health After a Natural Disaster

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As you begin to recover, these three tips can help you protect your financial health.

Five Common Credit Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

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Mistakes are an often inevitable fact of life, but knowledge truly is power when it comes to financial wellness.

Parents: Nine Ways to Jump-Start Your Teenager's Financial Future

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The best financial education starts at home. Every parent wants what’s best for their children, and part of that is ensuring they have a bright financial future. Talking to children about money can start at an early age, but it becomes especially important as they enter their teenage years and begin to take on more adult responsibilities. While every family situation is different, and some may have access to different resources than others, there are always steps you can take to give your teen a jump-start on their financial journey. From helping them understand the ins and outs of basic financial literacy to encouraging them to start their own business, there are a range of ways to help, from the simple to the complex. Consider these nine recommendations from the financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective to help set your teen up for a secure financial future.

Nine Ways to Make Paying Off Debt Less Intimidating

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With a bit of knowledge and a plan, you can find your way to financial freedom. With student loans, rising housing costs and the ease of credit card use, it’s become all too simple to get into debt. In fact, it’s estimated that about two-thirds of U.S. adults carry some form of debt. And while being debt-free can provide some much-needed emotional freedom and relief, getting out of that debt can sometimes feel like a gargantuan task, especially if you've accumulated a large amount.  But according to the financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective, paying off debt doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’re ready to tackle your debt and take charge of your finances, consider these best practices for making debt repayment easier on you and your wallet. 

Company details

Experian

Company bio

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

Industry

Consumer Finance

Area of focus

Data Analytics
Financial Technology (Fintech)
Credit Reporting & Analysis

Company size

10,001 plus