Ask a Debt Expert™

Turning financial news into financial help

Financial challenges affect millions of Americans, but knowing where to turn for trustworthy guidance isn't always easy. That's why Money Management International (MMI) created Ask a Debt Expert™, an innovative media partnership initiative that connects consumers with experienced nonprofit financial counselors through free, private, live online chats.

Working with trusted news organizations and digital platforms across the country, MMI brings financial guidance directly to audiences where they already turn for news and information.

Whether someone is struggling with credit card debt, juggling monthly bills, or simply looking for a way forward, Ask a Debt Expert offers an opportunity to ask questions, explore options, and take the next step toward financial stability without judgment.

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How it works

  1. Identify an opportunity. MMI collaborates with a media partner to identify a timely financial topic or community need. MMI provides data, media assets, and characters to interview.
  2. Connect audiences with experts. MMI provides experienced nonprofit financial counselors to answer questions during a scheduled live event.
  3. Make it easy to participate. Audiences are invited to submit questions through a private digital chat experience, accessible from their own devices via QR code or website.
  4. Extend the impact. Participating news organizations can incorporate the event into their reporting and community outreach, helping audiences move from awareness to action.

Making an impact, one conversation at a time

Since launching in 2026, Ask a Debt Expert has connected thousands of consumers with trusted financial guidance through partnerships with news organizations in communities across the country. 

Behind every conversation is someone taking a step toward greater financial confidence. Some are exploring their options for managing debt. Others are looking for help balancing expenses, understanding credit, or deciding what to do next.

Whatever their circumstances, participants are provided with the opportunity to connect with knowledgeable professionals who can help them make informed financial decisions.

MMI is proud to collaborate with news organizations that share our commitment to helping people navigate financial challenges. Each event brings together the reach and credibility of a trusted media organization with MMI's decades of experience providing nonprofit financial counseling.

Past events

Bringing trusted financial guidance to more audiences

We're continuing to bring Ask a Debt Expert to new communities through collaborations with media organizations nationwide.

Ask a Debt Expert is designed to complement consumer-focused reporting while providing a valuable service to the community.

MMI works with participating news organizations to develop live engagement opportunities that align with their editorial priorities and audience needs.

Events can support coverage of topics including:

  • Credit card debt and debt repayment options
  • Household affordability and budgeting challenges
  • Credit scores and credit reports
  • Debt collection and consumer rights
  • Financial hardship and unexpected expenses
  • Building financial stability and planning for the future

The program can complement television broadcasts, investigative reporting, digital news coverage, streaming programming, and social media engagement.

Whether responding to emerging financial challenges or planning content around annual awareness campaigns, Ask a Debt Expert gives news organizations a flexible way to connect audiences with trusted financial guidance.

What our media partners are saying

"MMI has been and continues to be a great partner. Thank you for sharing your expertise with our audience. We are looking forward to the next one!” — Josh Sidorowicz, Investigative Reporter, CBS Philadelphia

"Incredible! We plan to make this an annual event.” — Justin Gray, Consumer Investigator, WSB-TV Atlanta

Recognized for community impact

Ask a Debt Expert: Live & Local was named a finalist in the 2026 Anthem Awards in the Local Community Engagement category of Humanitarian Action & Services.

The recognition reflects MMI's commitment to finding new ways to connect people with compassionate, practical financial guidance through trusted community partners.

Bring Ask a Debt Expert to your audience

Are you a journalist, news organization, publisher, or content platform interested in helping your audience navigate financial challenges?

MMI welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organizations that want to connect their audiences with trusted, nonprofit financial expertise.

Whether you're planning a consumer-focused news special, exploring ways to engage your digital audience, or looking to expand your organization's community impact, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Ask a Debt Expert could work for you.

Partner with MMI

Ask a Debt Expert

To learn more about our Ask a Debt Expert media partnership, please reach out to:

 

Thomas Nitzsche
Vice President, Public Relations
404-490-2227
Email Thomas

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