Personal Finance Blog

Self Lender: How we accidentally built the backend of a bankSelf: How We Accidentally Built The Back-End Of A Bank
March 15, 2016
Self: How we accidentally built the back-end of a bank. Read more.
An image of a man and woman at a job interview in an office setting.Can An Employer Not Hire You Based On Your Credit? It Depends
September 8, 2015
If you live in 1 of the 40 states that have no pending laws about how employers use credit information to make employment decisions, then read this. Read more.
Bank on it: Cincinnati student makes the grade in Self Lender scholarship contestBank on It: Cincinnati Student Makes the Grade in Self Scholarship Contest
August 6, 2015
Christopher DiCesare doesn’t necessarily dislike his bank, but he’s not particularly loyal to it either. Read more.
man holding credit card and mobile phone with the self logo in foreground. Is it Possible to Pay Taxes Without a Social Security Number?
July 17, 2015
ITINs allow nonresidents and resident aliens to file U.S. income taxes. The IRS has a simple application procedure for the issuance of ITINs. Read more.
Self Lender: TechCrunch Disrupt to Techstars & the struggle to the starting lineTechCrunch Disrupt to Techstars and the Struggle to the Starting Line
June 17, 2015
Self has come a long way since we launched our beta product at TechCrunch Disrupt Start-Up Battlefield in Fall 2014. Learn more about our journey in this post from our CEO. Read more.
How To Lower Your Car Payment Header - 01How To Lower Your Car Payment
If you're struggling to make payments on your auto loan, the quickest way is to reach out to your lender. We'll explain more ways to lower your car payment. Read more.