Personal Finance Blog

An illustration of a woman standing at the bad credit range of a credit-score meter, reaching for a credit card.How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit
June 11, 2021
It’s possible to get a credit card when you have bad credit. You’ll either choose a secured credit card, or what’s known as a subprime credit card. Read this article to make a smart choice and get ready for your card application. Read more.
Illustration of a woman holding a "closed" sign in front of a credit card.How to Safely Close a Credit Card
June 10, 2021
Sometimes it’s smart to close a credit card account. Read on to find out when it makes sense to close that credit card, how it will affect your credit score and a few steps to safely close a credit card. Read more.
An illustration of credit cards in concentric circles.Types of Credit Cards
June 8, 2021
There are many types of credit cards, but deciding which one is right for you will depend on your interests and your credit history. Read this article to learn about the different types of cards on the market. Read more.
Hand holding phone with the Self app Can I Pay My Self Loan Off Early?
June 1, 2021
Here's what you need to know if you want to pay your Self Credit Builder Account off early, straight from our experts. Read more.
Hands holding a phone with the Self appWhat to Expect When Your Credit Builder Account is Ending
May 25, 2021
Find out what happens when your Credit Builder Account ends in our expert guide. Read more.
How to clean up credit header 1How To Clean Up Your Credit in 5 Steps
May 24, 2021
It can seem overwhelming when you think about getting your credit back in shape, but there are two major actions you can take to do it: check your credit reports for errors to fix, and pay down debts. Read more.
An illustration of a woman holding her hands out with a credit score range in one hand and in the other hand is an empty circle.No Credit vs. Bad Credit: Is One Better or Worse?
May 15, 2021
With what you've heard about the challenges of having bad credit, you might think it's better to have no credit score at all. That might be oversimplifying things. Read this article to compare each situation. Read more.
A colorful illustration of a man in a car looking at his watch. There is a dollar-sign medallion hanging from the rearview mirror.Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Car Loan Early
May 14, 2021
You're working toward becoming debt free and saving some money on interest. Should you pay off your car loan early? Here are some pros and cons about paying off your auto loan ahead of time. Read more.