November 30th, 2012
Facebook Question: What’s Your Biggest Financial Triumph Ever?
Inspired by Ben’s great guest post about his best and worst financial decisions ever, we decided to tap our Facebook followers once again to answer this question:
“What’s Your Biggest Financial Triumph Ever?”
Here’s what you had to say!
“Being debt free in 2012!” (Mark, John, and Martha)
“Paying off student loans and car!” (Heather)
“Raising my score 250 points and thus putting myself in the position to keep moving on up!!” (Eva)
September 19th, 2012
5 Facebook Privacy Tips to Prevent a Burglary or Fraud
February 11th, 2012
Facebook Question: What’s your best tip for a frugal Valentine’s Day?
Hello, lovahs. Are you ready for Valentine's Day? I thought not. Well, you're in luck, because our Facebook community has shared some of its favorite ways to spend Valentine's Day, the frugal way.
January 13th, 2012
Facebook Question: What are your 2012 credit goals?
November 16th, 2011
Lessons from Novels and Mustaches: How to Tackle Any Financial Challenge this November
I made the admirably foolish goal to write a 50,000 word novel in November as part of NaNoWriMo. My Credit Karma cohorts Bethy and Justine decided to try and summit this literary Everest as well. As you might expect with anything stupidly difficult, we were met with some obstacles. But the lessons we learned apply just as well to any financial challenges you might be undertaking. Whether you’re saving money for the holidays or finally sticking to a budget, these tips can give you an extra boost while trying to meet your financial challenges. Keep reading and benefit from our folly.
October 11th, 2011
Facebook Question: What have you gotten with your credit card rewards?
August 29th, 2011
Facebook Question: Your One-Word Money Philosophy
Our Facebook fans are quick on their feet. We shoot them a question, and they waste no time in answering. So we decided to give them a new challenge: “In ONE word, describe your money philosophy.”
They really stepped up! We loved the answers so much, we decided to create a little story, one money-philosophy word at a time, about finances. See if you can find the moral of the story!
August 2nd, 2011
Facebook Question: Finish That Limerick!
The other week Danielle posted about new, cool credit union marketing strategies. Our favorite by far is Elevations Credit Union’s "Big Bank Limericks" contest, where entrants must write their own limerick talking about why their bank has frustrated them.
July 26th, 2011
How to Avoid Spending $600 on Back-to-School Shopping
It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off our summers and getting ready for a nice, long beach vacation. But now the time is nearly here to say “goodbye” to summer camp, family vacations, and warm summer nights.
Suddenly we’re putting away our suitcases and pulling out our backpacks because it’s back-to-school time! It all starts with the all-important back-to-school shopping list.
June 17th, 2011
Facebook Question: Used Wedding Dresses
Would you wear a used wedding dress to save some cash?
Our Facebook fans loved answering this question and sharing stories about their great wedding dress deals. Check it out!
