FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Debt.com
announces the winners of the 2nd Annual FinTok Awards, honoring the
outstanding financial education content creators on TikTok, even as
uncertainty looms over the platform's future. In a world of viral
videos and sensational content, these individuals stand out for
their commitment to delivering reliable financial advice.
The 2024 FinTok Award winners are:
- Debt Payoff Information: Brad
Nelson (@debt_free_dad)
- Financial Education for Under 30: Melissa Jean-Baptiste (@millennialindebt)
- Credit Education: Chris and Josh
Steil (@thecreditbrothers)
- Hispanic-Focused Financial Education: Juan Sanchez (@juansanchezoficial)
- Personal Finance Education: John
Liang (@johnsfinancetips)
These exceptional individuals have not only met but exceeded the
challenges posed by economic uncertainties, inspiring audiences
with their creativity and dedication to financial literacy.
Debt.com has interviewed each winner and one theme emerges, says
Debt.com president Don Silvesti,
"Dedication. All of the award recipients are dedicated to providing
advice that can help viewers become financially stable and thrive
in a challenging economy. These are educators who want to share
what they have learned to help others succeed."
Melissa Jean-Baptiste won as the
best financial educator for people under 30. The author and
financial educator shares her excitement, "Winning this award
validates all the information I've shared with my audience. I'm
thrilled to reach people in a shame-free environment while being
recognized for it."
Credit card debt is an ever-growing problem in U.S. with
balances increasing to $1.13 trillion
according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data.
Brad Nelson doesn't take that news
lightly as he expresses his gratitude for Debt.com's recognition,
"Winning the 2024 FinTok Award for debt payoff education is a
testament to our commitment to helping everyday people manage their
finances better. It's an absolute honor."
Josh Steil of @thecreditbrothers
reflects on their journey, saying, "Winning the award for Best
Credit Education is the culmination of over four years of
dedication to helping people understand the importance of their
credit scores. We're honored to be recognized as the best in credit
education."
The FinTok Awards coincide with Financial Literacy Month in
the United States, serving as
Debt.com's contribution to promoting financial education and
recognizing excellence in the field.
Juan Sanchez, winner of Best
Hispanic-Focused Financial Education, sees the award as a
validation of quality information delivery, stating, "It is a great
compliment to be recognized for providing accurate information to
the Hispanic population."
Debt.com is committed to empowering individuals with the
knowledge and tools they need to achieve financial stability and
success, and the FinTok Awards are a testament to that mission.
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find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt,
credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and
certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for
consumers "when life happens."
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