Don’t Be Clueless: 8 Tips to Build Your Credit
The first step to building your credit is to start monitoring it. Credit Karma provides credit scores, credit reports and the factors that make up your credit, for free.
Typical? Kanye West’s $53 Million Debt
Rapper Kanye West recently revealed online that he is $53 million in debt. Credit Karma calculates that he'd have to pay $11 million a year over ten years to repay it.
Kanye’s Debt? Meh.
Credit Karma calculates it would take Kanye over $1 million a month to repay his debt of $53 million.
Millennials, Love and Money
For newly-wed millennials, understanding your significant other's credit situation is important. Credit Karma can help you determine your credit standing and identify what the two of you will be working with.
What You Need to Know Before Proposing
Having a frank conversation about your life goals with your significant other is necessary sooner than later. If the two of you wish to buy a home, you'll need to think about your credit, also. The sooner you understand your credit, the better your home-buying process will be. Credit Karma can provide the two of you your credit scores and credit reports for free.
Personal Finances On Your Phone
It's important to monitor your credit. Thankfully, Credit Karma allows you to stay on top of your credit on the go, for free.
Little Known Ways Your Credit May Be Damaged
Recent research by Credit Karma found that a majority of Americans make credit-related mistakes that are easily avoidable.
San Francisco Bay Area’s Largest Fintech Companies
Credit Karma is the tenth largest financial technology companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and one of the fastest growing, too.
The Emergence of VantageScore
Founded in 2006, VantageScore credit scores have quickly gained traction. Bethy Hardeman, chief consumer advocate at Credit Karma, explains what this means for consumers and how the VantageScore differs from other credit scoring models.
Home Loan Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Before you apply for a mortgage, check your credit report and your credit scores for free on Credit Karma.