Personal Finance Blog
90% of Americans Don’t Know How Long it Takes to Pay Off Student LoansSeptember 21, 2018
We polled 1,000 Americans and asked them what they knew about student loans — and the results we found will likely surprise you. Read more.
Unpaid Medical Bills Can Hurt Your Credit. Take Control.September 14, 2018
Unpaid medical bills can go to collections and appear on your credit report. See what you can do to prevent medical debts from hurting your credit. Read more.
Self Surpasses 120,000 Accounts, Triples Staff and Hires Consumer Marketing Veteran Brett BillickJune 13, 2018
Self talks 2018 account growth, an expanding team, and introduces a veteran CMO. Read more.
Can You Be Denied a Job Due to Bad Credit?March 5, 2018
Unfortunately, companies have every right to deny you a job due to your poor credit history - in most states. Here are a few ways to get ahead of the potential problem. Read more.
Can You Still Build Credit When Your Credit Is Frozen?September 11, 2017
Credit freezes can carry a negative connotation. In reality, they exist as a way to protect you and your credit. Credit freezes not only secure against and manage the consequences of identity theft, they also have no impact whatsoever on your credit scores. Read more.
UC Berkeley student wins 2017 Self scholarshipAugust 9, 2017
Self announces 2017 scholarship winner. Read more.
Does Your US Credit Transfer to the UK?July 1, 2017
Planning your move to the UK? Here's what you need to know about building credit on the British isles. Read more.
50 Photos In 50 Weeks — A Year At SelfDecember 24, 2016
50 photos in 50 weeks — a year at Self in 2016 Read more.
