Courtney Alev | Source | Consumer Financial Advocate at Credit Karma
Courtney Alev
Product leader dedicated to keeping the customer front and center. Passionate about uncovering problems and identifying optimal solutions to help others improve their lives, particularly via the lenses of financial, mental, and physical health. Currently, I’m leading a team of 5 PMs at Mint, one of the most popular personal finance apps in the world, helping our customers spend less, spend smarter, and change their habits - all while shipping great products, diversifying our income streams, and increasing our revenue. I am deeply invested in developing and improving the culture of the teams and organizations in which I operate.
My experience spans both B2B and B2C internet startups & public companies, and includes > 6 years of direct people management / leading teams. Based in San Francisco, I have also managed remote / distributed teams and led numerous global projects, most significantly in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Credit Karma (https://www.creditkarma.com/)
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Intuit Credit Karma
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As the cost of living skyrockets, nearly 1 in 3 adults rely on their parents for financial support
Amid sky-high inflation, many young adults see their parents as a financial safety net. Some live with their parents, and others get help with their bills.
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Big Money Mistakes We Made This Year, & How Not To Make Them In 2023
It turns out many of us made the exact same mistakes this year. Take a look at the data and learn how to change things up in 2023.
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Consumers Say 2022 Was a Year of Bad Financial Behavior
A December consumer survey from Credit Karma finds a regretful American consumer as the year ends.
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Gen Z's "Doom Spending": A Stress-Induced Financial Pitfall
Courtney reveals that "doom spending" is not new but intensifies with stress, especially among Gen Z, who are 70% chronically online. Economic concerns like elections and inflation drive this trend. Despite high debt, 37% of Gen Z embrace a YOLO mindset for holiday spending, exacerbated by interest rate cuts. This behavior risks deepening their financial woes as they enter the new year.
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It’s essential that parents do what they can to first take care of themselves financially, before offering financial support to their adult children. Like with anything, make a budget for your income and expenses, factoring in savings, debt repayment and, if possible, contributions to a retirement fund.
