What does a government shutdown mean to me?

For a lot of us, the national government is like indoor plumbing – you don’t think about it all that much until there’s a problem. Well, here’s a problem: if the United States... Read more »

Can a debt collector ask for more than the amount shown on my credit report?

Ask the Experts: Can a debt collector ask for more than the amount on my credit report? I have a debt that I am trying to pay off. On my credit report it... Read more »

Sharpen Your Financial Focus

Money Management International (MMI) is excited to announce that as a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), we are participating in the Sharpen Your Financial Focus campaign. The NFCC has... Read more »

Nine surprising ways your credit score can hurt you

At this point you’re probably all on board with the idea that “good credit” is a good idea. Of course it’s good! We say it all the time, so we’d look pretty... Read more »

Things to do before buying a new house

You know that feeling when you lock eyes with a special someone and you know it's just meant to be. Sure, you don't know if you actually have anything in common, but the... Read more »

How to find the best bank for you

You probably don’t have warm, squishy feelings about the automotive industry. (“They make cars – that’s cool, I guess,” you might say.) Pharmaceuticals? Unlikely to make your heart sing. You might like... Read more »

Ask the Experts: Should I pay off an old debt?

Ask the Experts: My account is six years delinquent.  Should I still pay it? I have a collections account on my credit from 2007. What are the repercussions of paying this off? Will... Read more »

How to prepare for another financial crisis

On September 15, 2008, Lehman Bros. – then the nation’s fourth largest investment bank – filed for bankruptcy. It wasn’t the lone trigger of our greatest financial collapse since The Great Depression,... Read more »

Financial literacy begins at home

As children begin heading back to school, it's important that parents remember to embrace their role as financial educators. “We know that children who receive a solid financial education have a better chance of... Read more »