Featured Interview With Dionne Perry
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Credit–Litologist, Dionne Perry, a board-certified Credit Consultant, delivers the goods on credit, giving young people exactly what they need to make it in this economy. Dionne grew up in South Carolina.
Perry consults, writes, and speaks on the subject of credit in all its forms. She can be heard on podcasts and at virtual and in-person events at schools, libraries, organizations, and businesses.
With a bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, and Development, a master’s degree in Human Resources, experience as a licensed mortgage broker, and now a national award-winning author, Perry is uniquely qualified to educate young people and adults on the importance of maintaining a good credit score. Over the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated time and effort to helping adults and teens understand the importance of maintaining a good credit score.
Perry has also developed Credit-Lit Ambassador programs for empowering teens and for educators, counselors, community activists, financial advisors, and other adults interacting with teens to help educate them on how credit score process works.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realize my fascination in my early 20. However, I start writing in my late 40s.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I would reading financial literacy articles and books. My experiences inspire me.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Credit-Lit, an inspiring and informative book, engages teens and encourages them to make GREAT financial decisions. Credit scores impact every financial decision. It’s important for teens to understand the positive and negative impacts regarding credit scores and the credit process.
Credit-Lit provides this credit information in an easily digestible, creative format that inspires teens to make solid financial decisions when applying and repaying creditors now and into their adult years and avoid some pitfalls that many adults experience.
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