Personal Finance Blog
What are the Costs Involved in Using a Credit Card?March 10, 2020
If you're not careful, using credit cards can get expensive. Here are some common credit card fees to watch out for... Read more.
What is ChexSystems and What Does It Mean If You Are Blacklisted? March 3, 2020
Being blacklisted by ChexSystems creates hurdles if you're trying to get your finances back on track. Here's what to know Read more.
What is a Second Chance Bank Account? February 20, 2020
Trying to turn your financial life around? A second chance bank account might be just what you need... Read more.
Self Raises $20M in Series C Funding to Bring Savings and Credit-Building to Millions of AmericansFebruary 19, 2020
Self raised $20 million to invest even more in helping you build credit. Read more.
Top Cities to Rent or Buy in 2020February 19, 2020
Deciding whether to buy a house or to rent is a big question many people will encounter. This analysis of housing and rental data from Zillow shows the top cities in the U.S. where it's better to rent or buy in 2020. Read more.
What Does a Credit Bureau Do and Why?February 13, 2020
What are credit bureaus, what data do they collect on you and how do they use it? Get the answers here. Read more.
How Often Do Credit Reports Update?February 11, 2020
You made payments on a loan or credit card and you want to see it reflected on your credit score ASAP. For the most part, patience is required. Read this article to learn how often credit reports are updated. Read more.
Pros and Cons of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Car Dealerships February 6, 2020
Here’s a look at what you can expect from “buy-here, pay-here” car loans and the sellers that stand behind them. Read more.
