Start Your (financial) Year Off Right with These Money Apps
There are great and ever-improving tools to help you budget, invest and get smarter about your finances
My Partner is a Financial Bully. What Can I Do?
Bullying doesn't just occur in the schoolyard or the NFL; it happens in committed relationships, too.
Credit cards – can’t live with them, can’t live without them
What happens when you have no credit score at all? Without a credit card it turns out being responsible is not enough.
How to Repair a Poor Credit Score
America's credit rating may be hostage to politics, but yours is not, so it's possible to improve a bad credit score if you'll obey your inner Tea Party.First, become your own deficit hawk. Get your credit scores, which vary among the three big credit-reporting companies (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) but are usually similar. Find out for your credit score for free at Credit Karma.
Pre-Approved Credit Card Offers:4 Things You Really Need to Know
Here are some facts you need to know about pre-approved credit card offers filling up your mailbox. You still might get rejected. "If you look at the low-end cards [for people with poor credit], as low as 80 percent of people who are pre-approved actually get approved," says Greg Lull of CreditKarma.
The Best Credit Cards for Getting Travel Rewards
The Barclaycard Arrival World Mastercard is the top credit card for most people seeking to rack up travel rewards like frequent flier miles and free hotel rooms, according to a new ranking from website Credit Karma.
5 Tips For Getting a Mortgage in Today’s Housing Market
You want to beat the rising cost of homes and increasing interest rates by buying a home soon -- but are you going to be able to get a mortgage? Ken Lin, CEO of CreditKarma.com says, "Lenders are more willing to work with consumers these days even if someone doesn't have a perfect score."
Rich or Thin? What A conundrum
They say you can never be too rich or too thin. But if you have to choose one or the other, many say it's a tough call. A poll released finds that only 28 percent of Americans would be willing to gain 25 pounds to get out of debt.
Weird Ways To Make Work Wonderful
Every leader in every company struggles with ways to make work more engaging. It's always hard to find great people and is vital to keep them, since internal hires tend to be more successful than external ones.Check out how we at Credit Karma keep things fun in the workplace.
Midyear Budget Checkup: Are your 2013 Finances Still Healthy?
We're halfway through the year, and it's time for a fiscal checkup. Just as you do with your annual physical, you need to determine if your budget is healthy or if expenses are bleeding enough red ink to cause anemia. Are you shedding pounds of debt or are you over-stressed ? Will you reach your goals for savings in 2013? Will you have enough to spend on splurges or holiday gifts?