If you are one of many Americans who want to learn how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, try these nine tips to help improve your financial situation. Read more.

Each year, Self holds a scholarship contest to help students accomplish their education goals. We’re proud to announce our three winners for 2022. Read more.

If you want to remove closed accounts from your credit report, this article details how to remove them, including which ones you should consider removing. Read more.

We’ll explain multiple loan options if you need extra cash, but have bad credit. Predatory loans are not your only choice. Read more.

A 600 credit score is considered fair under the FICO® scoring model. We’ll explain the types of credit products you may qualify for with a fair score. Read more.

How much a secured credit card impacts your credit score varies based on several factors. We'll explain how it works and what you can do to build your credit. Read more.

Whether you need to get a cosigner or if you’ve been asked to cosign a loan, knowing what credit score a cosigner needs is an important factor to consider. Read more.

Read on to take a look at secured vs. unsecured credit cards to help you decide which option is best for your personal financial needs and how to qualify. Read more.