Personal Finance Blog

Ten companies that can help improve your financial healthNine companies that can help improve your financial health
December 8, 2016
Going it alone is hard, especially when it comes to finances. From saving to investing, here are a few of the best resources to help your financial health. Read more.
What you need to know about credit card rental insuranceWhat you need to know about credit card rental insurance
December 5, 2016
Here’s everything you need to know about credit card rental insurance, so your next vacation or business trip can proceed worry-free. Read more.
Should everything be split 50/50 in relationships?Should Everything Be Split 50/50 In Relationships?
November 19, 2016
Splitting bills down the middle can seem like an attractive option when you want to keep things 'equal,' but is it the best option for your relationship? Read more.
How prison can destroy your credit score and what to do about itHow Time in Jail or Prison Can Affect Your Credit
October 17, 2016
A prison term isn’t reported on your credit, so incarceration won't affect your credit score, right? Wrong. Here are a few reasons that may cause a credit score to drop in prison. Read more.
Does My Credit Score Transfer from Canada?Does My Credit Score Transfer from Canada?
September 2, 2016
Moving from Canada to the U.S.? Then you're probably wondering: Does my credit score transfer from Canada? Here's what you need to know. Read more.
Is it impossible to get a mortgage as an undocumented immigrant?Is It Impossible To Get a Mortgage as an Undocumented Immigrant?
August 25, 2016
Contrary to popular belief, undocumented immigrants can receive mortgages. An ITIN, assigned to everyone when they pay taxes, becomes the indispensable piece of information. Read more.
Top 75 most influential finance blogsTop 75 most influential finance blogs
August 15, 2016
We've compiled a list of our top 75 personal financial blogs that we deem to be the best of the best. Read more.
What is Self Lender?What is Self?
August 15, 2016
At Self, we sometimes feel like we're acting out Bill Murray's role in Groundhog Day. Read more.