The cost of renting an apartment varies by city, but whether you can afford it also depends on your income. In some cities, you'll need to work longer than others to be able to afford the same size apartment. This research lets you compare U.S. cities. Read more.

Local fintech veteran Adam Chibib joins Self to drive the company to the next level. Read more.

This new research looks at the ratio of healthcare workers per capita by city in the U.S. While this information is important in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, longer term it's worth considering as part of your decision about where to live and work. Read more.

Your finances, health insurance and health are linked. This research, prompted by the spread of COVID-19, looks at insurance rates by city in the U.S. Read more.

We asked America what they wanted to invest in for 2019. Here's what they chose in an easy-to-digest infographic form. Read more.

More lenders are interested in using alternative data to determine creditworthiness. The UltraFICO incorporates your bank account data in its score, which may benefit people with little or no credit history. Read more.

Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners, a nonprofit social enterprise, is partnering with Self, the fintech that’s on a mission to help consumers responsibly build credit and save, to integrate the fintech product into Trusted Advisor, its workplace financial wellness benefit. Read more.