Buying a new used car

Of all the major purchases people make in their lives, few are more based on emotion than buying a car. Even though their car is the most important piece of machinery most... Read more »

Keeping kids busy can be costly

Many parents don’t realize just how active their children are all day until they have to keep them occupied during summer vacation. In addition to the adjustment you’ll have to make simply... Read more »

Failing to understand personal finance

When we were in school, a grade of C, D, or F would have meant big trouble for us at home, often resulting in our parents putting us into “time-out.” According to... Read more »

Containing the cost of prom

In almost every high school in the U.S., the ritual of prom is in full bloom. In the weeks leading up to the dance, prom becomes the most discussed topic of hallway... Read more »

Five Reasons to Go Camping in May

I live in Massachusetts and I just LOVE to camp.  However, camping in May is like New England itself-a lesson in extremes. With a little advance preparation, even the downsides can be mitigated... Read more »

Employers consider credit & online profiles

While Blogging for Change topics usually focus on managing expenses, the income side of the equation is just as important. After all, if you don’t have an income, you don’t have money... Read more »

Benefits of bankruptcy counseling

Today, MMI announced the results of the first phase of a bankruptcy study designed to measure the impact of our bankruptcy counseling and education programs. Following are some of the results. ... Read more »

Facts and fiction about charge-offs

When a credit card company issues you a credit card and you pay regularly on the account, everything is fine. But what happens if you stop paying on the account? At some... Read more »

What to consider when your lease is up

When you rent a home or apartment, you will inevitably have to make the tough decision about whether or not to move. Most leases are for six months to a year making... Read more »

Managing money during a separation

The majority of people who divorce cite financial problems as a contributing factor. Ironically, the financial problems that result from divorce may be even more severe. While it may be hard for... Read more »