Tips for Building Credit with Credit Karma

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With millions of young Americans considered “credit invisible,” meaning they have little to no established credit history, accessing financial opportunities like credit cards, apartment leases, and loans can be significantly more challenging. Intuit Credit Karma’s Consumer Financial Advocate Courtney Alev joined us on Studio10 to provide helpful tips for building credit.

Watch the video see Alev’s answers to the following questions:

-Millions of Americans have no credit score. What does that mean for them?

-Where should someone start if they have no credit history?

-What advice would you give someone who is just starting their financial journey?

-How can consumers build credit responsibly?

-What’s your advice for parents who want to help their kids build good financial habits?

-What are common financial mistakes people make and how can they avoid them?

You can download the Credit Karma app or visit their website at creditkarma.com