Regret That Big Purchase? Here’s How to Splurge Smarter Gene Caballero thought he’d made a smart upgrade when he bought a Tesla. But it didn’t take long to realize he’d overlooked a major issue — finding an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, with enough EV chargers. “It’s become a headache constantly worrying about access,” says Caballero, […]

How to Succeed on Taskrabbit: Advice from Experienced Taskers Taskrabbit is a popular side hustle for handy, self-starting individuals, but jumping in can feel overwhelming if you’re new. Kevin Johnson, a college student in Maryland, knows that feeling — and overcame it. He offers handyman and moving services through Taskrabbit while pursuing his long-term dream […]

Monarch Money Review: A Sleek Budgeting App for Couples By CreditVana Monarch Money is a sleek, user-friendly budgeting app designed with couples in mind. Available on both mobile and desktop, Monarch lets users track shared and personal accounts, manage bills, monitor spending, and set goals — all in one place. No more hopping between apps, […]

6 Ways to Ease Money Stress, According to a CreditVana Survey About half of Americans (51%) say they regularly stress about money, according to an April 2025 CreditVana survey conducted online by The Harris Poll. That financial stress isn’t evenly distributed: Women are more likely than men to say they stress about money (56% vs. […]

Matcha Is Getting More Expensive — Here’s Why Your Favorite Green Tea Habit Might Soon Cost More By CreditVana Matcha — the finely milled green tea powder long associated with Japanese tea ceremonies — has become a mainstream favorite in the U.S., thanks in part to social media, wellness culture, and its Instagram-ready bright green […]

Are High-Fee Credit Cards Worth It? Here’s When They Make Sense By CreditVana High-end credit cards have been around for decades. American Express has catered to premium users since the 1960s, and airline-branded cards emerged in the 1980s through partnerships with Visa and Mastercard. Today, annual fees in the triple digits are becoming more common […]

Coffee Prices Are Surging—Here’s Why Your Morning Cup May Get Even More Expensive By CreditVana Bad news for coffee lovers: According to the latest inflation data, the average retail price of roasted coffee has climbed 14.8% since last July. Worse still, a new wave of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump’s trade policies kicked […]

Gen Z and Retirement: Why Now Is the Time to Start Saving Generation Z, the youngest adult generation in the U.S. (ages 18–28), has time on its side when it comes to retirement planning. But for many Gen Zers, saving for retirement hasn’t yet become a top priority. According to CreditVana’s Financial Goals Midyear Check-In […]

Credit reports play an important role in your financial life. They may affect your mortgage rates, credit card approvals, and even apartment and job applications. They also impact interest rates on current and future loans. We encourage you to regularly check your credit history, at least annually or as often as weekly if you are […]

Credit Karma began as a tool to help you check your credit score and bump it up. It still does that but has added a few personal finance features over the last few years, such as debt monitoring, net worth tracking, and transaction imports. The service is still free, thanks to targeted recommendations for financial offers, […]