Personal Finance Blog

An image of a couple in their kitchen reviewing their financesMillennials Reluctant To Talk Finances Too Soon In A Relationship
October 31, 2018
Most millennials and Gen Z respondents to our survey agreed that talking about personal finance is very important for the long-term success of a relationship. But a significant share of people haven't had such conversations with their partners and some topics will wait until after marriage. Read more.
Image of an 18-year-old woman reviewing her new credit score on her mobile phoneHow To Establish Credit At 18
October 23, 2018
Your credit history will be important throughout your life. Only 18? It's not too soon to start building credit. Find the three best ways to get started here. Read more.
man holding credit card and mobile phone with the self logo in foreground. University of New Orleans Student Wins 2018 Self Scholarship
October 23, 2018
Abel Iyasele of Nigeria is completing his doctoral program in financial economics at the University of New Orleans. He has won the 2018 Self $1,000 Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Read more.
An illustration of a woman kicking a bomb labeled debt and which has a burning fuseHow to Consolidate Debt With a Personal Loan
October 19, 2018
Read some pros and cons for taking out a personal loan to consolidate debts and save money overall. Read more.
An illustration of a house drowning in a sea of dollarsHow A Short Sale Affects Your Credit Score
October 18, 2018
Curious how a short sale impacts your credit score? Learn what to expect, how much your score might drop, and tips to rebuild your credit after a short sale. Read more.
Illustration of a man repairing a carA Bad Credit Score Costs You More On Insurance
October 17, 2018
You probably haven't heard of it, but your credit-based insurance score can influence the cost of your insurance premiums. Learn how it works and how to keep it in good shape. Read more.
A financial advisor explains a document to a senior coupleSelf Teams Up With Neighborhood Trust
October 2, 2018
Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners, a nonprofit social enterprise, is partnering with Self, the fintech that’s on a mission to help consumers responsibly build credit and save, to integrate the fintech product into Trusted Advisor, its workplace financial wellness benefit. Read more.
An illustration of a prepaid cardDo Prepaid Cards Build Credit?
October 1, 2018
Looking for easy and affordable ways to build credit? Unfortunately prepaid cards won't help. But you have alternatives, including secured cards and credit builder loans. Read more.