Why Should College Students Have Credit Cards? Benefits and Tips

We'll walk you through what it means to add your child as an authorized user to your credit card, along with the potential benefits and drawbacks. Read more.

Curious about how to get a credit card for the first time? If you’re planning on applying for a credit card, keep reading for tips on how to apply and more. Read more.

Here, we'll look at credit cards to build credit, how they can be a boon to students who are starting out their credit-building journey, and what features to look at when deciding what kind of card to open. Read more.

Learn how managing debt affects your credit score and get tips to lift it. Get the facts so you can make smarter financial choices in the future. Read more.

APR means Annual Percentage Rate. It represents the total interest on the money you borrow annually. We’ll explain how it works and the types of APRs out there. Read more.

Sinking funds are far more positive than they sound—and they allow for an easy way to budget in expected, high-cost items such as home and car repairs. Read more.

Compare charge cards and credit cards with Self to learn the key differences, benefits, and drawbacks. Find out which option best suits your financial goals. Read more.

A cash advance won’t cause direct credit score damage, but there are ways this type of transaction could harm your score in the long run. Here are some things to consider before you use this type of financing. Read more.