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MMI offers nonprofit financial education and counseling to consumers struggling with debt, budgeting, housing, and student loan concerns.
A collection of MMI's most recent national and targeted press releases.
For many people, marriage represents the joining of two to become one. But what about your credit history? If your spouse has had some setbacks, what does that mean for your credit score? And how can you can help (or hurt) each other as you work to build a lifetime of strong credit? Here's what you need to know.
Many credit card issuers offer hardship programs for customers experiencing a financial setback. The problem, however, is that sometimes these programs end before your situation has gone back to normal. So let’s take a look at what happens when your credit card deferment ends, and what you can do to protect yourself.
If you discuss the dreams and opportunities that come with winning the lottery amongst a group of friends, there’s inevitably one person who points out you’re going to have to pay half of it in taxes. It can be a bummer, but it’s also not necessarily true. Here's the true cost of winning the lottery.
Credit scores can be a good gauge of someone's financial stability, and if that's something you're looking for in a partner, you might be inclined to disqualify a potential partner for having a bad credit score. Here's a suggestion: don't. At least, not until you have all the facts.
For many in the LGBTQ community, the experience of coming out and processing their identity is tied to their personal financial journey in many painful and and sometimes long-lasting ways. This is a story of one writer's struggle and eventual triumph and the lessons they learned along the way.
What's the right amount of life insurance coverage for you? Let's break down how life insurance is used, how its cost is calculated, and how you can figure out how much you actually need.
One of the best ways to lower your tax bill is to take advantage of applicable tax deductions. Here are the most common deductions, including who qualifies and what they can save you.
The year-long grace period for federal student loan holders ends on September 30, 2024. Here's what that means and what to expect if you haven't been making payments.
