Last week, I was driving in a rural area and was only able to pick up one very staticy radio station. Thankfully, the station was airing an interesting show about credit cards.... Read more »
Experts agree that the financial lessons children learn today can last well into adulthood. That is why it is so important for children, teachers, and parents to have quality resources to help... Read more »
MMI just launched a free new online resource to teach kids about good money management: MoneyBunny.com.
On the site, children can explore the world of the Money Bunnies and jump-start... Read more »
Recently, we asked a group of kids ages 8 to 14 what advice they'd give adults about money. Here's what they had to say:
We did a similar video in... Read more »
I recently saw a Seinfeld rerun where George tried to add a slip of paper to his bulging wallet causing it to explode. Considering the statistics, I'm guessing you can relate.
According to the... Read more »
It’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. In an effort to promote financial literacy among youth, MMI launched a new Youth and Money website section.
The... Read more »
One of the most common problems in relationships is a lack of communication—particularly when it comes to money. If you are hiding money problems from a loved one, you are probably riding... Read more »
Parents were almost evenly split when asked whether they let their children have control over the money they receive (from allowance, gifts, etc.). According to MMI's recent Kids and Money Survey, 49... Read more »
Recent legislation passed by Congress has changed how financial institutions will authorize and pay overdrafts associated with checking accounts. Although most overdrafts from paper checks and automatic payments will continue to be... Read more »
On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission announced new rules to protect consumers from predatory and anti-consumer practices in the debt settlement industry. Effective October 27, 2010, for-profit companies that sell debt relief services... Read more »