Self Financial, Inc.

“Ultimately, credit is a tool. Instead of categorizing it as good and bad, I think it’s about making sure you understand how to use the tool to your benefit.” In a recent Bankrate article, Self's Head of Community Monique White shared her views on the difference between good and bad debt, and how good debt could be used as an investment in your financial future. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPCZTtSS #credit #tool #fintech #debt #buildcredit

“Rent is the biggest expense that many consumers in the United States have, so why not get positive credit for paying that bill on time?” Our CEO Julie Szudarek spoke with Leah Waters at The Dallas Morning News about our partnership with Pathway Homes. Now Pathway Homes customers have access to Self's rent reporting service to build credit with their rent payments as they prepare to own a home. Read more about how Self and Pathway Homes are teaming up to support future homeowners with building credit. https://lnkd.in/gTMdyi-A #RentReporting #BuildCredit #Fintech #Homeownership

Self's Free Rent Reporting was named the best overall rent reporting service in Business Insider's latest article! We're thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to expanding credit access and empowering renters to build their financial futures with one of their biggest monthly expenses — for free. Full article and more details on Self's Free Rent Reporting here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gq-QCjpi #PersonalFinance #FinancialServices #Credit #GoodCredit #CreditBuilding

There are policy discussions to further reduce the impact of medical debt on credit scores, but right now, medical debt over $500 can linger on a credit report for up to seven years. Self’s Head of Community Monique White joins Brad Smith on Yahoo Finance to discuss how to build credit with medical debt. https://lnkd.in/gRwfMfy7 #medicaldebt #debt #credit #buildcredit #fintech

Recently our CMO Brett Billick joined The Remote CMO podcast to discuss our work at Self, his personal career path, leadership style, and building Self's marketing department from zero to 30 bi-coastal employees. His best advice for leading a remote team: Connect as people first and colleagues second. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dhXm-7Re #cmo #marketing #fintech #podcast #remote #remotemarketing

Team. Builder. Spotlight! Affiliate Account Manager Jessica shared what she loves most about working at Self.💙

We were happy to be sponsors of the 11th annual Credit Builders Alliance Credit Building Symposium last week. Nonprofit leaders, financial educators, fintechs and more gathered to explore the theme “Connecting Communities through Credit.” Speakers discussed the latest innovations in credit while addressing narratives that impact wealth building. Self's Head of Community, Monique White and SVP of Rent and Bills Reporting, Kristian Lund, attended to join in the conversation and made great connections from other mission-driven organizations. #CBASym24 #BuildingCreditTogether #PersonalFinance

Last week was such a whirlwind for team #AFC as we crisscrossed the country for the most influential conferences and events where we spend time with so many of our members, partners and friends! Ian P. Moloney spent valuable time at Financial Health Network #EMERGE speaking about #Responsible #Financial #Access! Great to see so many of our members including Laura Kornhauser and Deniz A. Johnson of Stratyfy, Claudia Flores of DailyPay, Inc., Chris LaConte of Self Financial, Inc. (no, we didn’t take a selfie) and so many more!

We’re honored to be a sponsor and attendees of the 20th anniversary edition of Financial Health Network #EMERGE2024, and excited to be a part of the conversation around #innovation and advancing financial health for all. Yesterday, Self Financial, Inc. CEO Julie Szudarek joined other SpringFour partners Rania Zakaria, Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy with OppFi; Jennifer Mink, Director of Member Experience and Financial Well-Being with Patelco Credit Union; and Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey, Founder & CEO of SpringFour, for a great panel discussing the power of financial health partnerships.   Looking forward to many more years and conversations of empowering financial well-being! #EMERGE #FinancialHealth #FHN20 #FinHealth #FinancialHealthNetwork

Happy 9th anniversary to us! 🎉 It's safe to say a lot can happen in nine years. Since 2015, Self has been constantly evolving and innovating to create tools for consumers to build or rebuild their credit, while also providing access to credit. We've launched new credit products, shipped countless feature improvements, and even redesigned our logo — though check out the cool throwback we're rocking today! Join us in celebrating by reminiscing about Self's major milestones over the past nine years. Click here to take a look back: https://lnkd.in/grDtZvCA