Establishing Credit

872Understanding the Impact of Debt Management on Your Credit Score
September 24, 2024
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.
What is APR and How Does It Work Header - 01What Does APR Mean and How Does It Work?
September 9, 2024
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.
What Is a Sinking Fund and How to Start One Header - 01What Is a Sinking Fund and How to Start One
September 3, 2024
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.
What Is the Difference Between a Charge Card and a Credit Card asset 2What Is the Difference Between a Charge Card and a Credit Card?
August 19, 2024
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.
Will a Cash Advance Hurt My Credit ScoreWill a Cash Advance Hurt My Credit Score?
August 18, 2024
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.
How To Build Credit With A Secured Credit Card - HeaderHow to Build Credit With a Secured Credit Card
August 5, 2024
Rebuilding credit? A secured card could be your solution. Learn how to use one to lift your credit score and regain financial stability. Read more.
How Much Money Should I Have Saved by 30 Header - 01How Much Money Should I Have Saved by 30?
August 1, 2024
A popular guideline from Fidelity advises you to have at least 1x your income by the time you are 30. Learn more about recommended retirement savings here. Read more.
DES-764How to Build a Strong Credit Foundation
July 15, 2024
A strong credit foundation can give you access to financing which can help you reach your goals and sync your dreams to your reality. Here, we'll walk you through our top credit building tips. Read more.