Personal Finance Blog

Credit card statement with credit card. What to Know About Minimum Payments and Your Credit Card
November 14, 2019
Making just the minimum payment could cost more over time. Here's what you need to know before deciding. Read more.
Two rings on a set of divorce papersRebuilding Credit After Divorce
November 12, 2019
Divorce can do a number on your finances – and your credit. Learn how to help your credit recover. Read more.
Bride and groom sitting and holding handsWhat Happens to Your Credit When You Get Married?
November 7, 2019
When you get married, you and your spouse will begin supporingt one another’s financial journeys. Read on to learn about what happens to your credit when you get married. Read more.
Group of people wearing bright colors with laptops and tablets on a bench. Self and SpringFour Partner to Help You Achieve Financial Wellness
November 6, 2019
We added a new partner to support your financial self. Learn more about our partnership with SpringFour in this message from our CEO. Read more.
Avalanche on a snowy mountain What’s the Debt Avalanche Method for Paying Down Debt?
October 31, 2019
The first step to becoming debt-free is to figure out your payoff strategy. Here's one approach you might want to try. Read more.
How Credit Works Banner ImageHow To Establish Credit with a Store Credit Card
October 29, 2019
You can use a retail store card to build credit, but here's what to watch out for if you do. Read more.
Snapshot of the Self app on a mobile phoneHow to Use a Secured Credit Card With a Credit Builder Loan to Rebuild Credit
October 29, 2019
These 2 tools could help kick-start your credit, if you know how to use them and what to watch out for. Here's a breakdown that could help. Read more.
military doctor signing paperwork How to Prepare Your Finances to Join the Military
October 24, 2019
Joining the military is a major life decision that requires mental, physical and financial preparation. Here's what you need to know to get your finances ready to enlist. Read more.