Credit

Credit card statement with credit card. What to Know About Minimum Payments and Your Credit Card
November 14, 2019
Making just the minimum payment could cost more over time. Here's what you need to know before deciding. Read more.
Two rings on a set of divorce papersRebuilding Credit After Divorce
November 12, 2019
Divorce can do a number on your finances – and your credit. Learn how to help your credit recover. Read more.
Bride and groom sitting and holding handsWhat Happens to Your Credit When You Get Married?
November 7, 2019
When you get married, you and your spouse will begin supporingt one another’s financial journeys. Read on to learn about what happens to your credit when you get married. Read more.
How Credit Works Banner ImageHow To Establish Credit with a Store Credit Card
October 29, 2019
You can use a retail store card to build credit, but here's what to watch out for if you do. Read more.
Snapshot of the Self app on a mobile phoneHow to Use a Secured Credit Card With a Credit Builder Loan to Rebuild Credit
October 29, 2019
These 2 tools could help kick-start your credit, if you know how to use them and what to watch out for. Here's a breakdown that could help. Read more.
Self logo on road backgroundCredit Utilization Tracker Helps Card Users Build Credit Wisely
October 24, 2019
We just released a new feature for Self Visa® Credit Card users to help keep you on track towards building credit. Get the details here. Read more.
Mom and daughter applying for a loanWhat is a Cosigner?
September 10, 2019
Have bad credit or no credit and need a loan to buy something? Learn how using a cosigner could help. Read more.
Hands exchanging a credit cardCan Undocumented Immigrants Build Credit?
August 27, 2019
Without a Social Security Number, it can be difficult to get credit. But not impossible. Learn how to establish credit without an SSN. Read more.