Self-Help Shares

We all look forward to the excitement of getting a tax refund. But instead of deciding when the money is in your hands, you can maximize the benefits of your refund by planning ahead for how you’ll use it. Read more about how you can make your refund work for you.

If you haven't gotten around to doing your taxes yet and are feeling the deadline looming over you, there's no need to stress or run to a commercial tax prep service. Read about several options available for low to moderate-income taxpayers that will help you get your taxes done accurately, stress-free, and best of all, free of charge.  

At Self-Help, we deeply value the critical role of Black-owned and small community financial institutions. Since working with our neighbors at Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union through a period of challenging circumstances, we're thrilled to see their work expand and their membership thrive. Learn more about our partnership with RHFCU in Self-Helper Carl Brown's Black History Month guest post. 

Self-Help's VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shares reflections on this year's Black History Month theme, Black Resistance. 

While starting a financial journey is exciting, wondering whether your current credit score will help you or hold you back can be a source of anxiety that makes many people retreat. The truth is often a little different. Read about what really goes into your credit score, and the steps you can take now to gain more control over your financial future. 

Self-Help Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shares powerful reflections on the importance of full stories this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

Festive gatherings can quickly become tense when the topic of money comes up, but with some creative questions, finance doesn’t have to be a polarizing subject. Check out these six conversation starters from our partners at GreenPath that can help you safely navigate your finance conversations around the holiday dinner table. 

Self-Help's two sister credit unions recently held annual meetings to celebrate our legacy of partnerships with and service to communities across our footprint. For the first time in over two years, we gathered in person with members, partners, and friends to recognize the successes of the past year and look toward our goals for the future. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the meetings. 

Food insecurity – in terms of both affordability and nutrition – is disproportionately high in many of the communities Self-Help serves and is why we focus on strengthening our nation’s food system.  This year as we prepare to enjoy time with family around Thanksgiving tables, we at Self-Help are deeply grateful to partners who are hard at work making sure nobody goes hungry during the holidays and year-round. Read some highlights from our partners in this effort.

Darius and Terensia Russell had both worked as educators in Atlanta, Georgia, but when life took them in a different direction, they found their dream careers and are now proprietors of a thriving independent pharmacy that serves East Durham. Read more about their journey to business ownership.