September 2nd, 2010
Review: ReadyForZero Helps Consumers Cut Debt Down To Nada
The average consumer carried $7,752 in credit card debt in July.
If the average Joe or Jane paid only the minimum payment of 3% on a credit card with an average interest rate of 14%, it would take 15 years and 11 months to get rid of that debt. Plus, they will also be paying $4,751.80 extra in interest.
Maybe Joe and Jane should visit ReadyForZero.
ReadyForZero website just launched today and promises to guide consumers out of credit card debt with a realistic plan based on a consumer’s real debt and credit cards.
September 1st, 2010
Did Technology Kill The Bank Branch?
“The future of financial services is outside the branch.” Is it true, that your bank branch, with its friendly human tellers and occasional coffee and snacks, will be obsolete; can your laptop and smartphone take care of all your banking needs?
September 1st, 2010
Wednesday Trends in Credit Cards & Debt
$848,424,077,482. That’s the estimated current outstanding student loan debt. For help figuring out the right debt reduction strategy, and ways to dial down credit card debt and use plastic responsibly, today’s roundup has an awesome mix of blogs and news from around the web.
August 31st, 2010
Top Credit Questions: Dealing With Difficult Debt
Facing debt is an issue most consumers can relate to, especially the financial and emotional toll it can take. For these tough issues, Credit Karma members reach out to each other to figure out how to deal with difficult debt.
August 31st, 2010
Waste Time, Waste Money: How Much Does Procrastination Cost?
Check our this awesome infographic from our friends at LearnVest that shows the math of how much procrastination can really cost you.
August 30th, 2010
Review: BillFloat – Can’t Pay Your Bills? They Have you Covered (For A Fee)
BillFloat, founded in 2009 and incubated by PayPal, has a simple, fresh solution to an old problem—what to do when you can’t pay the bills.
August 30th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
The Government and The Bank--neither are exactly the most beloved public entities, but banks may surprisingly pull ahead of the government amongst consumer opinions. Plus, our Monday personal finance roundup! Check it out and kick off your work week with a financial tuneup!
August 27th, 2010
How to Protect Your Credit After Divorce
The end of a marriage is often associated with heartbreak and emotional upheaval, but your former soulmate could be walking away with half of your assets as well as leave you in a bad credit situation. Check out the ways to protect and rebuild your credit after a divorce.
August 27th, 2010
Friday Scoop on Credit Karma & Housing Market News
Americans’ long infatuation with owning a home, which even the economic collapse of 2008 could not kill, shuddered and stalled last month. Despite this grim outlook on the housing market, today's roundup has great tips for your home and mortgage.
August 26th, 2010
Perfect Credit = Almost Impossible?
Achieving an 850 credit score is a kind of unicorn in the financial world—something everyone talks about but no one has seen.
Let’s break down a few myths to shed light on the perfect credit puzzle.
