Personal Finance Blog

Woman has a headache from her finances. 7 Surprising Ways Your Finances are Affecting Your Health
January 14, 2019
Learn how debt affects your health – and what you can do about it. Read more.
An image of a credit score meter ranging from poor to goodWhat Is UltraFICO And What Does It Mean For You?
December 28, 2018
More lenders are interested in using alternative data to determine creditworthiness. The UltraFICO incorporates your bank account data in its score, which may benefit people with little or no credit history. Read more.
Self Team - November 2019Self in 2018 — 2.3 million points increased and $100 million saved
December 25, 2018
In 2018, Self customers opened more than $100 million in credit builder accounts and increased credit scores by 2.3 million points. Read more.
An image of a woman managing her small business from homeHow To Get A Loan With No Credit
December 19, 2018
If you need a loan, but have no credit history - don't worry. You have options. Here are seven tips for getting a loan when you have no credit. Read more.
An illustration of a hand removing a house from a man who is chasing after itHow Foreclosure Affects Your Credit
November 26, 2018
Foreclosure can have a significant, though not permanent, affect on your credit score. If you're struggling to keep up your mortgage payments, see other options before letting it get to foreclosure. Read more.
An image of a highway interchange with very few cars on itSelf Raises $10 Million In Series B Funding, Led By Altos Ventures
November 15, 2018
Self raises $10 million in series B funding, led by Altos Ventures. The money will be invested in growing the team, and expanding product and marketing capacity with the goal of helping more consumers establish or improve their credit. Read more.
An image of a child depositing money into a piggy bank, flanked by parents12 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
November 9, 2018
When it comes to financial best practices, it’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. Here are 12 tips to make it easy and some printable money lessons for hands-on learning. Read more.
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.