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Scams are everywhere, and unfortunately, one of the groups that is most often targeted by scammers is military families. Here's what you need to know about some of the most popular scams directed at military families and how to prevent them.

Your state's statutes of limitations on debt protect you against legal action for unpaid debts after a certain number of years, but unscrupulous debt collectors can still try to trick you into paying on those old debts. Here's what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.

Dealing with unpaid debt can be scary, especially once the collection calls start, but it’s important to remember that you have rights. Here’s what you should know when navigating prickly encounters with debt collectors, and how you can protect yourself as a consumer:

Millions of Americans are victims of identity theft each year. As thieves are becoming increasingly sophisticated, consumers must be diligent in protecting their identity.

Join us as we wrap up season three of the podcast by discussing the broad range of MMI clients, the services MMI offers, budgeting trends made popular by social media, and common scams with the financial industry.

Marlon Ibarra started using credit cards as a young college student with a newborn on the way. His relationship with credit has been tenuous, opening new lines of credit to accommodate his growing family. Working with the debt relief counselors at Money Management International, he paid off $98,000 in just over four years, increasing his credit score 217 points along the way, and learned valuable lessons about understanding needs versus wants.

Free, educational webinars from the financial experts at Money Management International

If you’re looking for ways to make it easier to repay your debt, consider debt consolidation.

As the coronavirus continues to upend people’s lives, many homeowners are looking for financial relief. One option may be to temporarily put the mortgage into forbearance and temporarily pause payments without paying late fees or risking foreclosure. But there are risks involved - here's what you need to know.

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:

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National Foundation for Credit Counseling

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.
Council On Accreditation

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.
Financial Counseling Association of America

MMI is a proud member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA), a national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services.
Department of Housing and Urban Development

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.