How do you define rich

I was recently having dinner with my nine-year-old son when, from out of nowhere, he asked, “Mom, is the President rich?” Before I answered, I had to stop and think about my... Read more »

The high cost of tax refund loans

It’s tax time and that means payday for many American workers expecting a tax refund. After a tough economic year, many cash-strapped taxpayers may be feeling a bit desperate and don’t want... Read more »

Value of financial education in the workplace

Employers have always known that financial education is important to their employees’ personal lives. But up until recently, employers had to speculate about the direct benefits of offering financial education in the... Read more »

What to look for on your credit reports

Contrary to the beliefs of some, credit reporting agencies are not out to get you. They exist to gather facts and present them in an organized fashion. They collect information reported to... Read more »

Sadness and spending

We’ve all heard of retail therapy as a way to improve mood, but a 2008 report created by scientists from four universities confirms that shopping when sad can easily decrease financial stability. ... Read more »

A wealth of free financial education resources

There is a lot of emphasis placed on the fact that financial education is not widely taught in schools. According to the Council for Economic Education (CEE), almost 70 percent of American K-12... Read more »

Disaster preparedness should include financial readiness

The Haitian earthquake tragedy serves as a reminder for each of us to review how prepared we are for a disaster. Historically, flooding is the nation’s single most common natural disaster. While... Read more »

Prepare for the hidden costs of homeownership

Are you buying a new home? If you are making the move from renter to homebuyer, you are likely to find that there are some hidden costs to ownership. Starting at your... Read more »

Fill your financial toolbox with free eBooks

If you're looking for free financial tools that are both fun and easy to read, you've come to the right place.  The MMI eBook library has been steadily adding titles! ... Read more »

What was your deal of the year

I know that the New Year should be an opportunity for me to look forward, but I want to dwell on the past for a just a second. With all of the... Read more »
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