Establishing Credit

Is it debit or credit? Does Using a Debit Card as Credit Help You Build Credit?
November 3, 2020
Here’s what’s going on behind the scenes when you press the credit button while using your debit card. Read more.
There are several different types of credit scores out there. Different Types of Credit Scores & Why They Matter
September 17, 2020
You may have dozens of credit scores. Here's why... Read more.
Here's how Karthic built credit as a new immigrant to the U.S. How Self Employee Karthic Built Credit as a New Immigrant
September 10, 2020
Here's how Karthic built credit from scratch as a new immigrant to the U.S. Read more.
Different credit cardsShould You Get Another Credit Card? 9 Questions to Ask First...
July 23, 2020
Here are 9 important questions to think about before getting another credit card. Read more.
Bad credit could lead you to being denied. What is a subprime credit score?
July 14, 2020
Learn what subprime credit means, and what you can do about it. Read more.
Destney J. built her credit from scratch with Self. Building Credit From Scratch with College Student Destney J.
July 9, 2020
Have trouble gaining access to credit for the first time? You're not alone. Learn how Destney overcame that same problem and worked her way to good credit. Read more.
A person with a 500 credit score sits on a credit card. Credit Cards for 500 Credit Score
June 18, 2020
Get the complete guide to credit cards if you have bad credit in the 500-600 credit score range. Read more.
Sharita Humphrey is a Certified Financial Education Instructor based in Houston, TX. Sharita Humphrey: From Homeless to Homeowner
June 9, 2020
If Sharita could turn her financial life around, so can you. Learn how she transformed her finances and credit here. Read more.