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 through the Credit Advice Center:
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 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.
August 24th, 2010
This Week’s Top Credit Questions – Confused About Credit
Sometimes there are disagreements amongst Credit Karma consumers about how to handle certain situations—to close or not to close a credit card, to pay off this or that, and more. One thing is for sure—we’re proud Credit Karma consumers have something to say about it.
August 23rd, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Americans tone down their taste for the rich and fancy as more purchases, like a television and a car, are rated as “luxuries” rather than “necessities”
. Is this just a trend of the recession, or is our new frugal mindset here to stay? Plus, an awesome personal finance roundup with helpful, funny advice.August 18th, 2010
8 Reasons to Never Ignore Your Credit Scores
We here at Credit Karma think credit scores are a pretty big deal. So when MSN Money posted “8 Reasons To Ignore Your Credit Scores,” we wanted to take a stand for credit. Here’s our thoughts on why, no matter what, it’s crucial to keep an eye on your credit score.
August 17th, 2010
This Week’s Top Credit Questions – Credit Card Conundrums
Credit cards can save you in a financial emergency, or wreck your credit in a moment of financial weakness. The following questions from the Credit Advice Center feature consumer questions on how to handle credit card conundrums and keep your credit score intact.
August 16th, 2010
Monday Jumpstart to Personal Finance & Credit Report News
Get a healthy financial start to your week with today's personal finance round up!
August 13th, 2010
Need To Know List: 5 Credit Card Changes & 5 Credit Card Warnings
Been a disgruntled credit cardholder before? Before you go ballistic on your credit card issuer in a way even Steven Slater could be proud of, check out the 5 recent credit card changes that benefit consumers, and 5 headaches to look out for.
