MMI’s Financial Wellbeing AI Lab Advisory Council

The MMI Financial Wellbeing AI Lab explores how AI can responsibly enhance real-world financial counseling, education, and outreach — so individuals receive timely, trustworthy guidance well before a financial crisis becomes overwhelming. Its mission is to turn emerging technology into trustworthy tools that strengthen financial wellbeing and make it easier to deliver effective, compassionate support.

The Lab's inaugural Advisory Council brings together leaders across artificial intelligence, banking, behavioral science, financial health research, and disaster recovery to guide the Lab's ethical, technical, and strategic direction. Council members serve as trusted thought partners shaping standards for responsible AI in nonprofit financial counseling and advising on the integration of AI into services that improve access, outcomes, and long-term financial resilience.

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Stafford, Texas, July 7, 2026 — Money Management International (MMI), a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the financial health of all Americans, today announced the launch of the MMI Financial Wellbeing AI Lab, a practical, solutions-driven center focused on generating evidence from the application of technology in real financial counseling environments and translating those insights into best practices for nonprofits and counselors nationwide.

  • MMI is a proud member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    MMI is a longstanding member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), the nation’s largest nonprofit financial counseling organization. Founded in 1951, the NFCC’s mission is to promote financially responsible behavior and help member organizations like MMI deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.
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    MMI is proudly accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. COA’s thorough, peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to ensure that organizations like MMI are providing the highest standard of service and support for clients and employees alike.
  • Financial Counseling Association of America Financial Counseling Association of America
    MMI is a proud member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA), a national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services.
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    MMI is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide consumer housing counseling. The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD provides support services directly and through approved, local agencies like MMI.