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 »

When renting makes sense

Homeownership has long been touted as the American Dream; yet it is not necessarily the best choice for all Americans. Despite the decline in the housing market, owning... Read more »

Inexpensive ways to show mom you care

Moms are always there when you need them. They give timeless advice, offer encouraging words, and are even there to bail you out of a jam. Mother’s Day is the perfect time... Read more »

Elements of CARD Act achieve goal

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act), imposes a number of new disclosure requirements on credit card issuers that are designed to protect consumers. One requirement is... Read more »

Do not focus on the wall

Recently, I attended a women’s empowerment conference and one of the speakers used a profound analogy I found useful in many areas of life. She said one of the things race car... Read more »

The benefits of financial wellness

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, April's blog posts were written by consumers whose lives have improved as a result of their debt repayment efforts. While every story is worth hearing, we... Read more »

MMI offers free reverse mortgage counseling

I am pleased to report that starting today Money Management International (MMI) is offering free reverse mortgage counseling sessions. This incredible resource for homeowners 62 years of age or older is made... Read more »