Posts by Credit Karma

How Long Will You Have to Wait After Foreclosure to Get a Home Loan?

After you’ve gone through a foreclosure, how long you will have to wait to get a new home loan? Credit Karma breaks it down into an easy-to-follow infographic. More

Credit Karma Answers: Should I Pay Cash for My Car or Finance?

I have enough money to pay for a car in cash but was told I need to finance and make monthly payments in order to establish enough credit. Is that really true? More

The 7 Best Ways to Use Your Credit Card

We often don’t think about the difference between paying by debit or by credit, but in certain instances, you definitely don’t want to use your debit card. More

Global Credit Scores: Around the World in Three Digits

Find out how credit scores differ in countries around the world. Trust us, you’ll be shocked by some of these policies! More

10 Really Surprising Things That Hurt Your Credit Score

Everyone knows the typical credit no-nos … but there are some unexpected ways you could hurt your credit score. More

How to Teach Your Kid About Credit

Learn the best ways to introduce your kid to credit depending on her age.There are easy ways to teach your kids about credit, no matter their age. Find out how to approach these lessons to teach financial responsibility early. More

Ask Credit Karma: How Does My Auto Loan Refinance Affect My Credit?

Will refinancing your car loan affect your credit score? Find out the answer to one LearnVester’s question. More

Credit Karma Answers: How Long Will My New Mortgage Negatively Affect My Credit?

A LearnVest reader wonders why she got turned down for a small furniture loan even with excellent credit. Find out the answer and the steps she should take. More

2 Ways to Protect Your Credit Identity

If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, there are two ways to lock down your identity. Read how to protect your credit from further fraudulent activity. More

3 Things You Should Know About Credit Scores

Credit scores can be confusing, so gaining a good understanding of the credit basics is important. Here are Credit Karma’s top three things you should know. More