MMI's Business and Partnership Blog

Understanding the financial challenges facing today's consumers is essential to building solutions that make a meaningful difference. Drawing on our extensive consumer financial data, firsthand counseling experience, and industry expertise, MMI's thought leaders explore emerging trends, evolving challenges, and opportunities to improve financial wellbeing.

In this space, we hope to share actionable insights and fresh perspectives with financial institutions, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders working to strengthen the financial health of the American consumer.

Recent posts

The Personal Loan Boom: What Financial Counseling Data Reveals

Amidst an increasing demand for personal loans, MMI SVP of Industry Relations Tom De Poy asks the question, "When does additional credit improve a household’s financial position, and when does it simply postpone a difficult reckoning?"

Can Money Skills Keep Pace With the Money? 

In this white paper developed by MMI Director of Sports Education Maura Attardi, we take a deep dive into NIL income and present a road map for reaching more student athletes with the necessary financial education.

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    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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