Press Releases
Recent press releases from MMI
Nevada 211 Launches Youth Resource-Finder App
LAS VEGAS, December 9, 2020 -- Nevada 211, an accredited agency overseen by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and powered by Money Management International (MMI), is pleased to announce the release of a new app for youth, available in the App Store and Google Play. READ MORE
Nevada 211 Launches Community Resource-Finder App
LAS VEGAS, May 28, 2020 -- Nevada 211, an accredited agency overseen by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and powered by Money Management International (MMI), is pleased to announce the release of a new app, available in the App Store and Google Play. READ MORE
Money Management International Meets Growing Consumer Demand in Florida, Opens Tampa Office
SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 19, 2020 -- Money Management International (MMI), a leader in nonprofit financial education and empowerment, today announced the opening of a location in Tampa, Florida. A bilingual counselor will staff the office at 100 South Ashley Drive. While services at the branch are temporarily paused due to COVID-19, confidential one-on-one consultations will soon be available by appointment. In the interim, certified experts are available by phone and online 24/7. READ MORE
Money Management International Delivers Disaster Recovery Stabilization to those Disrupted by COVID-19
SUGAR LAND, Texas, April 29, 2020 -- Money Management International (MMI), a leader in financial empowerment, today announced it has allocated a significant portion of its Project Porchlight grant from MetLife Foundation to stabilize households experiencing COVID-19-related financial challenges. READ MORE
Money Management International Launches Innovative Disaster Recovery Support Solution
SUGAR LAND, Texas, September 24, 2019 -- Money Management International (MMI) is proud to announce the public launch of Project Porchlight, a post-natural disaster financial coaching program designed to accelerate survivors' recovery. Previously available only through Fannie Mae's Disaster Response Network, a grant from MetLife Foundation has enabled MMI to broaden the accessibility of Project Porchlight to those financially impacted by a natural disaster in the United States and its territories. READ MORE
Jim Triggs Named President and CEO of National Nonprofit Money Management International
SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 25, 2019 -- Jim Triggs, Senior Vice President of Counseling and Support at Money Management International (MMI), has been named its next President and CEO. Over the last 22 years, Triggs has increased the accessibility and efficiency of MMI's core programs, leveraging emerging technology, unique collaboration, and proven best practices to empower more consumers in more places than ever before. READ MORE
Survey: Most natural disaster survivors would benefit from financial recovery support program
SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 3, 2019 -- Nearly 3 in 5 American adults (57%) have experienced a natural disaster that resulted in some form of damage or loss during their lifetime, according to a recent online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Project Porchlight, a post-disaster financial recovery program of the nonprofit Money Management International (MMI). Among impacted disaster survivors who experienced damage or loss, 42% incurred out-of-pocket expenses to replace or repair items not covered by insurance. In order to pay for expenses incurred as a result of a natural disaster, 48% tapped savings or retirement funds, while 36% used credit cards or personal loans to finance their recovery. READ MORE
Money Management International Announces $1,475,000 Grant from the SunTrust Foundation
ATLANTA, May 29, 2019 -- Money Management International (MMI) announced today it has received a $1,475,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation to support its enhanced research and technology capabilities, Clearpoint's Hispanic Centers for Financial Excellence (HCFE) in Atlanta and Miami, and financial counseling and education for military-affiliated individuals and their families. READ MORE
EY Announces Ivan L. Hand, Jr. of Money Management International, Inc. Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award Finalist in the Gulf Coast Area
SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 15, 2019 -- EY has announced that Ivan Hand, President and CEO of national nonprofit Money Management International, Inc. (MMI) is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award in the Gulf Coast Area. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their business and community. READ MORE
Nevada 2-1-1 Receives Prestigious Accreditation
LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2019 -- Nevada 2-1-1, a program of Money Management International (MMI), is pleased to announce its accreditation by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) in recognition of the quality service it provided to more than 100,000 Nevadans last year. The accreditation follows Nevada 2-1-1 receiving the 2018 Resource Award from the CARE Coalition of Nevada last September. READ MORE
Nevada 2-1-1 Calls Highlight Affordable Housing as Top Need
LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2019 -- Nevada 2-1-1, an award-winning program of Money Management International (MMI), in partnership with 2-1-1 Counts, is pleased to present an innovative, real-time presentation of its call center statistics at NV.211Counts.org. An analysis of 2018 data finds housing-related issues the top concern for at-risk Nevadans, with nearly one-fourth of all callers specifying housing and shelter as their primary reason for contacting 2-1-1. READ MORE
Money Management International joins other nonprofits supporting furlough recovery
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Jan. 25, 2019 -- Money Management International (MMI), the largest nonprofit provider of financial counseling in the United States, is providing free budget advice and debt management guidance to recovering government employees and contractors. MMI is also waiving set-up fees for those in need of long-term debt management assistance post-shutdown, and referring clients to other available resources throughout the country. MMI has a 60-year history of helping America overcome financial challenges, including those resulting from recessions, disasters, and closures. READ MORE
Nevada 2-1-1 Recognized with the CARE Coalition Resource Award
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2018 -- Nevada 2-1-1, a program of Money Management International (MMI), has received the 2018 Resource Award from the CARE Coalition of Nevada. The CARE Coalition is a nonprofit organization committed to substance abuse prevention in Clark County, Nevada. READ MORE
Hispanic Centers for Financial Excellence Receive Agency Innovation Award
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Oct. 11, 2018 -- The Hispanic Centers for Financial Excellence (HCFE) in Atlanta and Miami have received the Agency Innovation Award by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). The Agency Innovation Award recognizes an NFCC member for their game-changing product, service, program, partnership, or other transformative community outreach making a significant impact to the agency or its clients. READ MORE
Survey: Most Americans unfamiliar with major advantages of nonprofit credit card debt relief
SUGAR LAND, Texas, August 20, 2018 -- More than half of Americans who have been in credit card debt (51%) have used some form of credit card debt relief, according to a recent online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Money Management International (MMI). Among them, the most common form of relief was balance transfer to another credit account (36%), followed by help from friends or family (30%) and debt consolidation loans (27%). Meanwhile, just 15% have employed a debt management plan (DMP) through a nonprofit credit counseling agency, like MMI. READ MORE
EY Announces Ivan L. Hand, Jr. of Money Management International, Inc. Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Finalist in the Gulf Coast Area
SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 14, 2018 -- EY today announced that Ivan Hand, President and CEO of national nonprofit Money Management International, Inc. (MMI) is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Gulf Coast Area. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their business and community. READ MORE
Financial Guidance Center Announces Merger with Money Management International
SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 8, 2018 -- Financial Guidance Center, a nonprofit credit counseling agency headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, has announced its decision to join Money Management International (MMI), the nation's leader in nonprofit solutions for personal financial challenges. READ MORE
Increased Income from Tax Change Offers Rare Opportunity to Improve Personal Finances
HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2018 -- Last month, the IRS released guidelines requiring employers across the country to apply new federal tax withholding tables to paychecks by February 15th. The U.S. Treasury estimates 90% of all payroll employees will experience higher take-home pay as a result. The monthly increase for a single person earning $50,000 is about $200. READ MORE
Money Management International Receives $25,000 Award from The Coca-Cola Foundation
HOUSTON, Jan. 29, 2018 -- The Coca-Cola Foundation recently made a generous, unsolicited gift in recognition of Money Management International’s (MMI) work in Atlanta, and across the nation, for over 50 years. The funding will support a shared priority of both organizations: women’s economic empowerment. READ MORE
Exceptional Financial Wellness Coach Honored with NFCC® Educator of the Year Nomination
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 27, 2017 -- Money Management International (MMI) is pleased to nominate Maura Attardi of West Long Branch, New Jersey for the 2017 NFCC Educator of the Year. The award will be announced during the NFCC Connect conference, October 1 – 4 in Anaheim, California. READ MORE
Outstanding Student Loan Counselor Honored with NFCC® Counselor of the Year Nomination
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 19, 2017 -- Money Management International (MMI) is pleased to nominate Taunya Kennedy of Chicago, Illinois for the 2017 NFCC Counselor of the Year. The award will be announced during the NFCC Connect conference, October 1 – 4 in Anaheim, California. READ MORE
Money Management International Provides Resources and Counseling in Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017 -- Money Management International (MMI) headquarters and staff, directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey, are responding to support their neighbors and other communities affected by recent storms in the Gulf States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. READ MORE
National Nonprofit Expands Financial Wellness Resources for Young Adults
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 8, 2017 -- Mapping Your Future Financial Solutions is proud to announce the expansion of its financial education curriculum for young adults. Members of partner organizations now have access to 56 teen-focused learning modules on the web-based platform, with subjects ranging from basic budgeting to advanced themes such as college funding, investing, and employment-related decisions. READ MORE
Nonprofit Debt Management Comparison Provides Clarity to Indebted Consumers
SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 27, 2017 -- A survey of debt management plans (DMP), conducted by the personal finance website NerdWallet, finds Money Management International (MMI) a highly-effective option for those seeking help with credit card debt. NerdWallet studied DMP data provided by some of the largest national nonprofit credit counselors, including fees, adjusted interest rates, and success rates. READ MORE
Clearpoint Receives $350,000 Grant from the SunTrust Foundation to fund Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) in Miami
MIAMI, April 4, 2017 -- Today, the SunTrust Foundation announced a grant of $350,000 to Clearpoint's Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) program in Miami, which helps low- to moderate-income families achieve financial stability through free financial education, advice, and tools. READ MORE
Clearpoint Receives $350,000 Grant from the SunTrust Foundation to fund Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) in Atlanta
ATLANTA, April 4, 2017 -- Today, the SunTrust Foundation announced a grant of $350,000 to Clearpoint's Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) program in Atlanta, which helps low- to moderate-income families achieve financial stability through free financial education, advice, and tools. READ MORE
Professional financial coaching decreases consumer stress, survey reveals
SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 8, 2017 -- A recent survey conducted by Money Management International (MMI), the nation's largest nonprofit credit counseling agency, reveals the positive impact financial coaching and education has had on the lives of the employees of an Oregon-based company. READ MORE
National credit counseling agencies agree to merger
ATLANTA and HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2017 -- Money Management International (MMI) and Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions (Clearpoint), two of the nation's largest providers of nonprofit financial education and counseling, have announced their plan to merge operations. Under the merger agreement, the new organization will utilize both the MMI and Clearpoint trade names. READ MORE
National Nonprofit Launches Financial Solutions Program for Seniors
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Jan. 23, 2017 -- Today, Money Management International (MMI), a nonprofit financial education and counseling organization, announced the launch of Senior Solutions, an all-inclusive financial stability program created specifically for seniors. Through strategic partnerships and a comprehensive package of diverse financial counseling programs, tools, and services, Senior Solutions aims to help American citizens over the age of 50 achieve financial stability throughout their retirement years. READ MORE