Does Paying the Minimum Hurt Your Credit Score?

ITIN's are issued to residents with foreign status, while SSNs are issued to U.S. citizens or authorized non-citizens. We'll explain the differences. Read more.

Does paying rent build credit? For most, simply paying your monthly rent won’t help build credit, but there are ways to use this bill to your advantage. Read more.

We focus on how having a lease guarantor works, how to find a good guarantor and how to rent without one, even if you have a limited credit history. Read more.

Learn simple money habits that can help ease stress, create financial breathing room, and improve your mental well-being. Read more.

Creating a personal balance sheet is a great way to keep track of your overall financial situation and help you make smart, sustainable money decisions. Read more.

Paying your monthly bills on time can help improve your credit score, but what bills help your credit and have the greatest impact on your score? Read more.

Discover how Brittany’s financial journey shaped her mission along with her vision for making credit building more inclusive at Self. Read more.

Learn how no-credit-check loans work, the options available, and the risks to consider before applying. Read more.