What’s up with the credit card switchover?
Kevin Levitt, vice president of business development at Credit Karma, explains what the EMV chips in your credit card means for you and retailers.
The Catch-22 of Credit Cards
For Millennials and recent immigrants, credit often seems like a catch-22. Bethy Hardeman, chief consumer advocate at Credit Karma, explains how consumers can evaluate the credit card offers they see, to make sure they're better informed about their credit.
Let’s share finances first, say Millennials
Millennials don't feel the need to get married before joining their finances, a Credit Karma survey recently found. Over half of Millennials shared or joined together some type of account compared to only one-in-three Baby Boomer couples.
American’s Student Loan Crisis in Three Charts
Utilizing data from Credit Karma, Quartz explains America's current student loan crisis. Notably a recent survey by Credit Karma found that a majority of Baby Boomers did not borrow any money for their expenses or college tuition, while only 21 percent of Millennials can say the same.
American’s Student Loan Crisis in 3 Charts
Utilizing data from Credit Karma, Quartz explains America's current student loan crisis. Notably a recent survey by Credit Karma found that a majority of Baby Boomers did not borrow any money for their expenses or college tuition, while only 21 percent of Millennials can say the same.
Credit Card Changeover
Banks and other card issuers are ramping up the distribution of credit and debit cards that include an EMV chip. ABC World News found that reward cards were frequently the first to issue these cards and sites like Credit Karma can help you find your next card.
Different World, Same Financial Planning for Millennials
While Millennials may see themselves in a different financial world compared to their older counterparts, the fundamentals of personal finance are largely the same. Millennials should still stay on top of their credit, and the Boston Globe notes that they can use Credit Karma to do so, for free.
The Top 15 Student Loan Debt Burdened U.S. Cities
Cheat Sheet recently examined Credit Karma's membership rolls to identify the top U.S. cities with the highest amounts of student loan debt, the bulk of which are in the South and Northeast.
Is Identity Theft Protection a Waste of Money?
With sites like Credit Karma offering free daily credit monitoring, identity theft protection plans available for purchase may not be worth the money.
Busting the Most Common Credit Myths
In an exclusive for GoodCall, Credit Karma Chief Consumer Advocate Bethy Hardeman busted the most common credit myths out there.