If you are looking to improve your credit score, you may not think social media would be helpful. Social media is more than memes, celebrity gossip, fitness tips, and pictures of your friends’ babies. 

Did you know that you can find many personal finance resources on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest? Not only are they easy to find, but they’re also easy to save and share – so you can pass along your knowledge to people you love. In this article, we’ll highlight some ways that you can find credit advice on social media, so you can scroll past the cute animals and access important information that benefits your financial future.

Search for Personal Finance-Specific Hashtags on Instagram

Have you ever tried searching Instagram for hashtags? Some of the most popular hashtags include #love, #instagood, and #photooftheday. However, you can search for hashtags like #personalfinance, #creditrepair, and #moneytips to find inspiring advice on how to improve your credit score and personal finances. In addition, you will likely discover some informative Instagram accounts to follow. For examples, by browsing #moneytips, we found @veemakescents, a personal finance blogger for women. 

Follow Personal Finance Bloggers on Facebook

Today, the top personal finance bloggers are The Simple Dollar ,  Mr. Money Mustache , Get Rich Slowly, and Budgets Are Sexy.   These blogs are full of everything personal finance related.  How to improve your credit score, how to make more money, tips for saving for retirement, how to create a personal budget etc.  Each one of these blogs has a Facebook fan page, so you can “like” the page and stay up-to-date with new posts every time you log into Facebook. 

Find Easy-to-Digest Personal Finance on Pinterest

Do you already use Pinterest to save recipe ideas, fashion inspiration, and hairstyle ideas? You can also find practical advice for personal finance. When you visit Pinterest, type “personal finance” into the search bar and be prepared for a wealth of information. The search results include ideas for side hustles, the best personal finance books, personal finance hacks, financial to-dos before you say “I do”, and more. Best of all, Pinterest is a very visual platform, so you won’t feel overwhelmed by information. Make sure to save your favorite personal finance tips on a Pinterest board and then share your findings with friends and family. 

Keep Yourself Accountable

Whether you are trying to improve your credit score or reach some other personal finance goal, it is important you to stay accountable. Believe it or not, social media can help with that.

When you share your goals with friends and family, they can help keep you accountable in your pursuits.  Just be sure not to share any private information.

Now that you know some of the best ways to use social media to boost your knowledge about personal finances, you’ll never feel like you’re wasting time scrolling on your favorite social media sites. Instead, you can visit Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest with a purpose – and learn a thing or two while you’re scrolling.