Federal agency announces new rules to protect against foreclosure

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced new rules aimed at mortgage servicers with the goal of protecting homeowners potentially facing foreclosure. The rules primarily serve to promote two ends: keeping consumers... Read more »

The financial marvel that fits in your back pocket

You may not want to hear this coming from the guy writing a weekly financial advice column that you’re kind enough to be reading, but my money strategies as a kid were... Read more »

Are balance transfers a good idea?

Some things sound great on paper and end up being just as great in real life, like bacon-wrapped shrimp and blankets with sleeves. Other things, however, may sound great in theory, but simply... Read more »

Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work (and tips to make sure yours do!)

SCENE: Local Gym — the first week of January Our HERO enters, dressed in fetchingly fashionable new workout attire, shiny new gym membership card in hand. Our hero surveys the wall of similarly... Read more »

Regifting: The good, the bad, and the controversial

Regifting has become a popular — and surprisingly controversial — topic. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote a story about the psychology of regifting, featuring Money Management International's&nb... Read more »

The secret to saving money during the holidays

If you survived Black Friday, you’re aware that the holiday shopping frenzy is well underway. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday spending is expected to increase by 4.1 percent this year, with... Read more »

Last-minute money saving tips for Thanksgiving weekend

Are you looking for some last-minute tips to help you maximize your budget and minimize your stress this Thanksgiving weekend? We’ve got you covered! Download MMI’s free Thrifty Thanksgiving eBook for the best Thanksgiving tips... Read more »

Holiday budgeting in three easy steps

Note: This guest blog post was provided by Casey Walters over at FatWallet.com. More often than not, we as Americans typically spend more money during the holiday season than any other time of the year.... Read more »

What REALLY makes MMI one of Houston’s Top Workplaces?

We recently received some exciting news here at Money Management International! We were thrilled and honored to learn that the Houston Chronicle named MMI one of the area’s Top Workplaces of 2012. What makes... Read more »

Seven ways to avoid the ‘fiscal cliff’

Just as the economy is beginning to look up for consumers, economists warn that an impending “fiscal cliff” could threaten to derail consumers who are finally experiencing a sense of financial stability. Beginning Jan.... Read more »