Top Bay Area fundings
Credit Karma's $175 million Series D ranked in the top seven in San Francisco Bay Area startup fundraising. The recent round of fundraising was led by Tiger Global Management, Valinor Management and Viking Global Investors.
Watch Out For These 9 Credit Mistakes
Chief Consumer Advocate Bethy Hardeman explains common mistakes that people may make when they're first building their credit.
You Should Know Your VantageScores
The VantageScore is increasingly being used by lenders with 4 billion being used in 2014 alone. Credit Karma provides credit scores using VantageScore's latest model from two of the three credit bureaus to its members for free each week, CBS MoneyWatch reports.
Mistakes Newlyweds Don’t Need to Make
You shouldn't hide credit and debt issues with your spouse or partner. Checking your credit scores and credit reports together is a good way to understand what the two of you can work on together. Sites like Credit Karma will be able to provide a full picture of your finances for free by providing your credit reports and credit scores for free.
How Credit Karma Makes Money
As part of its series on leading startups' business models, VatorNews profiled Credit Karma.
Drowning in Debt
Rebuilding your credit is hard work; it takes a lot of time and organization. Using Credit Karma can help you get back on track with resources, tools and a way to check your progress over time, all for free.
When It’s OK For Your Credit Score To Drop
While you should always try your best to keep your credit score as high as possible, Credit Karma Chief Consumer Advocate Bethy Hardeman explains there may be some cases when it's okay to take the hit.
Credit Karma Raises $175 Million, Valued At $3.5 Billion
Personal finance platform Credit Karma announced it has raised a $175 million Series D round at a $3.5 billion valuation. Credit Karma plans to develop new tools and offerings to allow its members to get better deals on home loans and student loans.
Planning to Reinvent Loans, Credit Karma Now Valued at $3.5 Billion
Best known for providing free access to credit data, Credit Karma announced it has raised new funding, valuing the financial startup at $3.5 billion. Credit Karma plans to be the one-stop shop for financial products, such as student loans, mortgages and auto insurance.
Do You Live in a City With High Average Student Debt?
Credit Karma Chief Consumer Advocate Bethy Hardeman shares the top 25 U.S. metro-areas with the highest average student loan debt. She also discovers some interesting and positive reasons why cities may belong on this list.