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Debt relief is a broad category of debt repayment and forgiveness programs. How do these work? And are any of them ever legitimately free?
Installing solar panels may help reduce your electric bill, but the growing industry has it's share of scammers. Here's what to watch out for:
A timeshare can sound appealing: a luxury vacation home that's all yours one week a year. But what if you're stuck with a timeshare you no longer want?
You may be approached by outside organizations and individuals offering to solve your mortgage problems for you. While this might be very tempting, it is important that you be on the lookout for mortgage assistance relief offers that might not be everything they seem to be.
Even when consumers are under considerable financial stress, such as facing foreclosure or overwhelming debt, they should be knowledgeable of their options and wise to avoid offers that sound too good to be true.
Recently, Venmo rolled out a product specifically for teens, which could be a gamechanger for parents and teens alike. But there are risks involved with giving your teen a Venmo account. Here’s what to know.
For many people, their home is their most valuable asset. And at age 62, you can start tapping into that equity with a reverse mortgage. Whether a reverse mortgage is right for you is nuanced. Here’s what to know and a few considerations for moving forward.
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    MMI is proud to have achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and improving marketplace trust. The BBB investigates charges of fraud against both consumers and businesses, sets standards for truthfulness in advertising, and evaluates the trustworthiness of businesses and charities, providing a score from A+ (highest) to F (lowest).
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    MMI is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide consumer housing counseling. The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD provides support services directly and through approved, local agencies like MMI.
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    MMI is proudly accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. COA’s thorough, peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to ensure that organizations like MMI are providing the highest standard of service and support for clients and employees alike.
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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.