CreditKarma’s New App Lets You Check Your Credit Score On The Fly
Now iPhone users can monitor their credit activity and check their credit score at will with Credit Karma's new app, Credit Karma Mobile.
Free Credit Score App Launched
A new smartphone app debuted Wednesday from CreditKarma.com. It can be found in the Apple App store for iPhones and iPads. The app is the first and only way to get a free credit score and free credit monitoring on-the-go
Personal Finance: Tips As You Get Ready To Take Off
Weed out the wallet, says Ken Lin, CEO of consumer website CreditKarma.com in San Francisco. You don't need your Macy's card while hiking in the Sierra. Same for your Social Security card, library card, gym membership or anything with personal information that can "encourage identity theft or access to your life."
Holds On Debit Cards Can Derail Travel Plan Of Spending Wisely
Experts say if you're going to take a debit card on vacation, change the red flag alerts to a lower amount to deal with the possibility of fraud. Ken Lin, CEO at CreditKarma.com, said in general it's better to travel with a credit card.
Clark Howard: Consumer Tip Of The Day
Seeking credit perfection go to CreditKarma.com and use their credit score simulator.
Personal Finance Experts Debate Whether Carrying Plastic Is Worth It
We tapped two of our favorite credit experts, Bethy Hardeman of CreditKarma.com and John Ulzheimer of SmartCredit.com, to weigh in on the pros and cons of carrying plastic.
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.
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.
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
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.