A debt management plan (or DMP) is a popular debt repayment method that helps consumers save money and manage their monthly debt payments. Most DMPs usually include significant interest rate reductions. How do they work and is one right for you? Here's what you need to know.

It’s easier than ever to check your credit score. Your banks, credit union, credit card issuer, and a handful of online memberships sites all offer free access. However, while it generally doesn’t make sense to pay for something you can get for free, there are times when you might want to open your wallet.

If you still owe a lot of money on a major asset, such as a house or car, and it gets destroyed from a major natural disaster, will your insurance company pay for it? Here's what you need to know.

Beyond one’s actual retirement savings, what financial considerations do seniors need to think about as they’re about to transition into retirement? For those preparing for their golden years, here’s what to consider.

Two-thirds of bankruptcies in the United States are caused, at least in part, by medical debt, while one in five Americans report that medical bills have caused severe financial issues in the past year. With that in mind, here are all the most important things you should know about medical debt.

If Uncle Sam is cutting you a tax refund check this year, what’s the best use of that small windfall? If you’re feeling paralyzed by the dizzying bounty of choices, here is a simple set of guidelines to help you decide how to make the absolute most of refund:

Most organizations try to prioritize employee wellness and understand that holistic employee benefits are important to prevent turnover. But unfortunately, most of us are missing a crucial ingredient: financial wellness. When it’s done correctly, organizational financial wellness options benefit both the employer and individual employees. Here’s why it’s important for your organization to prioritize employees’ financial wellbeing.

Building strong credit can be tricky when you’re first starting out. One solution: rent reporting, which adds your monthly rent payment history to your credit report. Here’s what you need to know.

Edidiong Obot first went into debt after buying a laptop with an Apple Credit Card. A few credit cards later, Edidiong found herself $30,000 in debt. After being recommended to MMI, she paid off that debt in just over three years, while increasing her credit score by 60 points.

For Mike Clement, a septic tank was his ‘tipping point.’ After he and his family moved to a larger house on four acres, unexpected repairs started piling up. While working with the debt relief counselors at Money Management International, Mike paid off $72,000 of debt in 4.5 years and learned how to use credit responsibly.