CNNMoney | May 22, 2012

Americans Still Relying On Credit Cards To Get By

A similar report by credit card tracking site CreditKarma.com that included data from more than 300,000 consumers of all income levels found that the average credit card balance for 2011 was $6,576, down from $7,404 a year earlier.

Los Angeles Business | May 16, 2012

California Mortgage, Consumer Debt Drops

The average Californian owes less in credit card and mortgage debt than they did last year, according to a new report, but credit scores still dropped a little.

Business Insider | May 16, 2012

Yes, You Actually Can Get Your Credit Score For Free (Here’s How)

Now that you know why a credit score might be useful, don't pay for something you can get for free: I recommend using CreditKarma.com — signing up on their secure form took me only a minute, and within a few clicks I had access to my actual credit score

Wall Street Journal | May 4, 2012

It’s Raining Credit-Again

You can go for those bonus miles and cash-back cards, but not all at the same time. One inquiry for new credit can knock as much as 25 points off a very high score, says Kenneth Lin, CEO of Credit Karma. Even so, the ding from a single new account isn't likely to change the interest rates you'll pay.

Kiplinger | Apr 26, 2012

The Dangers of Credit Card-Linked Discount Offers

When consumers pay with their cards, they'll be offered discounts at the store where they're shopping or at other stores. There's no actual coupon -- consumers just have to pay with their card at the designated store within a certain time frame to automatically get the deal, says Ken Lin, CEO of Credit Karma, which provides credit scores and credit-card reviews.

CBS Money Watch | Apr 26, 2012

A better free credit score service

So imagine my skepticism when I stumbled upon CreditKarma.com. What I learned, however, is that this site provides far more than your credit score and really is "free" to the user.

CBS News | Apr 23, 2012

Using Your Tax Refund

The average household has nearly $6,000 in credit card debt, more than $15,000 in auto loans and $29,500 in student loan debt, according to CreditKarma.com. That refund could make a significant dent in a debt with a high interest rate, giving you a little breathing room on monthly payments going forward.

Huffington Post | Apr 19, 2012

Four Money Habits You Need To Ditch Now

Credit Karma allows you to view your credit score for free. A healthy credit score is above 650, and an exemplary score is over 700.