American Bankers Association

The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. #AmericasBanks are helping the nation thrive—delivering jobs, growth, safety & convenience.

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ABA thanks @TheJusticeDept Scam Center Strike Force founder @JudgeJeanine for speaking at #ABAAMLFraud Conference and sharing the latest on the Strikeforce's efforts to combat fraud. She provided troubling details on the international gangs scamming Americans. Watch:

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Bankers - register for our free #GetSmartAboutCredit program and access resources to help young people in their communities learn about the importance of building credit: https://t.co/h3GSA1uUdK #CreditChat

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Remember, credit is a tool you earn and control—use it in a way that supports your financial future. Thank you @Experian for having the ABA Foundation at today's #CreditChat!

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Thanks to our amazing panelists: @ABABankers, @MoneyFitbyDRS, @MissRMBA, @Kembala and @aboutthatwallet! We appreciate your expertise and time today! #CreditChat

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A10: Be intentional with any credit you open. Pay on time, try to pay more than the min and use credit only when you have a clear plan to repay it. If a credit card or loan payment is 30-days late, it can lower your score by 100 to 125 points. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A9: Consumers should look for information from trusted sources like banks, nonprofit counseling orgs, government agencies and established financial education programs. Be skeptical of anyone promising a quick fix or instant credit improvement. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A8: Progress, not perfection. Small consistent steps like paying on time, a realistic payment plan and beware of credit repair companies - there are no shortcuts. The ABA Foundation #RebuildRight campaign can help: https://t.co/X3zvpOTyBX #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A7. Financial education can start long before someone uses credit. Parents and educators can teach budgeting, saving and smart spending through everyday experiences. Programs like @ABABankers Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit help young people build financial knowledge and prepare for important financial decisions. Learn more:
https://t.co/WI4ZKdcH7q
#CreditChat

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A7: Classroom lessons and community programs can make these concepts more relevant, engaging and easier to apply. The ABA Foundation #GetSmartAboutCredit program provides bankers with free lessons to help teens learn about credit: https://t.co/0d8DkZ9ed2 #CreditChat

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A7: Through early, practical conversations about money. Helping young people learn how to budget, save, set financial goals and distinguish between needs and wants builds a strong foundation for lifelong financial well-being. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A6: Financial education matters at every age because life keeps changing. Skills needed to manage a first paycheck aren't the same ones needed to buy a home, support a family or prepare for retirement. Each stage brings new financial decisions. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A5: Learn how credit works, how to build it safely, and how to avoid costly debt and credit traps from the ABA Foundation #RebuildRight campaign: https://t.co/X3zvpOT0Mp #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A5: It doesn't happen overnight; it starts with smart financial habits. Pay your bills on time, keep credit card balances below 30% of available credit, review your credit reports regularly, and keep long-standing accounts open when possible. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A4: Having good credit is about more than just borrowing money, it can shape your financial future. A strong credit history can make it easier to rent an apartment, qualify for lower insurance premiums and secure better loan terms. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A3: The most important habits are paying bills on time, borrowing only what you can comfortably repay, keeping credit card balances low and regularly monitoring your credit reports. Discover more healthy financial habits: https://t.co/T8Y03RCBlN #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A2: One of the biggest credit myths is checking your own credit score will lower it - it won't. Checking your score never hurts your credit. Regularly monitoring your credit report and score is a great way to stay on top of your financial health. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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A1: Credit confidence is understanding how credit works + knowing how your financial decisions shape your credit profile. Credit impacts many parts of life and the right knowledge can help you avoid costly mistakes and build financial resilience. #CreditChat #GetSmartAboutCredit

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The ABA Foundation's Sam Kunjukunju is excited to participate in today's #CreditChat! #GetSmartAboutCredit

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We’re grateful to be joined by: @ABABankers, @MoneyFitbyDRS, @MissRMBA, @Kembala and @aboutthatwallet. #CreditChat

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The ABA Foundation's Sam Kunjukunju will be participating in today's #CreditChat in honor of #GetSmartAboutCredit Day tomorrow - we hope you'll join him!

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Don’t miss tomorrow’s #CreditChat celebrating Get Smart About Credit Day! We’ll discuss building credit confidence, understanding how credit works, recognizing common credit myths, developing healthy financial habits and making informed credit decisions at every stage of life. #GetSmartAboutCredit
We’ll be joined by: @ABABankers, @MoneyFitbyDRS, @MissRMBA, @Kembala, and @aboutthatwallet.
https://t.co/bxESfEjfQj

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“Frankly, if they tell you to keep it a secret, it's a scam." ABA fraud expert Paul Benda joined @KOAA to share ABA's #BanksNeverAskThat campaign and educate consumers on how to spot scams and become a #ScamSlayer. Watch: https://t.co/Mk6FOE8r8P

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The ABA Foundation is also honoring @Truist Market Manager Aaron Slate with the George Bailey Distinguished Service Award🫶learn more about Aaron and this honor: https://t.co/poYPxjA1dX

#ABAAwards

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New today - the ABA Foundation announces 2026 Community Commitment Award winners: https://t.co/kRUajEhRGL #ABAAwards
Congratulations:
🏆@CitizensBank
🏆American Savings Bank
🏆@CrestSavings
🏆Generations Community Bank
🏆Branson Bank
🏆@stbankofficial
🏆Servbank
🏆@MarquetteBank