Personal Finance Blog

How to Rebuild Your Credit 8 Effective Strategies Header - 01How to Rebuild Your Credit: 8 Effective Strategies
March 28, 2023
Ways to rebuild credit include: keeping your credit utilization ratio low, using a secured credit card, and becoming an authorized user. Get started right away. Read more.
How to File Taxes Without a Social Security Number Header - 01How to File Taxes Without a Social Security Number
March 26, 2023
Do you need a social security number to file taxes? Here’s everything you need to know about the required documentation for filing accurately during tax season. Read more.
How to Update Your Credit Report Quickly (Rapid Rescoring) Header - 01How to Update Your Credit Report Quickly (Rapid Rescoring)
March 26, 2023
If you’re applying for a time-sensitive loan, a lender may be able to use a rapid rescore to update your credit report quickly to show recent positive changes. Read more.
Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Your Credit Score Header - 01Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Your Credit Score?
March 22, 2023
Opening a new bank account likely won’t affect your credit. Banks use ChexSystems to screen your banking history, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Read more.
7 Ways to Build Credit When You Have No Credit History Header - 017 Ways to Build Credit When You Have No Credit History
March 22, 2023
A guide for beginners with no credit history: Explore credit builder loans, secured credit cards, rent reporting services, and more with Self. Read more.
someone paying with afterpayDoes Afterpay Build Credit? Understanding Buy Now, Pay Later
March 21, 2023
To get a better idea of how Afterpay impacts your credit history, this article shows you how Afterpay works and how it can affect your finances. Read more.
medical-billWhat Happens If You Don’t Pay Medical Bills?
March 21, 2023
In this post, we go over what happens if you don’t pay medical bills, how it impacts your finances and what to do if you can’t afford your medical bills. Read more.
DES-305-5Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
March 14, 2023
If you're expecting a refund from Uncle Sam this tax season, it's important to spend it wisely. Here are 8 financially savvy ways to put your tax refund to good use. Read more.