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Whether you're seeking a mortgage, a personal loan, or any other form of credit, predatory lending practices are a real risk. In this article, we'll examine predatory lending, including the red flags to watch out for and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.

If you are impacted by a significant work stoppage, there are things you can do to keep the damage to a minimum, while focusing on the things that matter most to you and your family. Here are a few expert tips to help you through a potentially trying time.

If you feel like you’re drowning in debt, the idea of settling for less money than you owe can be appealing. You could hire a debt settlement company that will work on your behalf to negotiate settlements with your creditors, or you could just do it yourself. If you're thinking about DIY debt settlement here's what you need to know.

What does it mean to be financially healthy? There is no one single metric for financial health, but here are eight signs that you're heading in the right direction.

Concerned about your credit score? Wondering how low is too low? Get your answers and discover what's considered a bad credit score and why it matters.

Settling debts or declaring bankruptcy are two routes that some people choose to get out from overwhelming debt. Each offers its pros (and cons). Here's how to determine which debt repayment strategy is best for you.

For many people, living through a catastrophe can disrupt their income, stressing savings accounts and credit limits as out-of-pocket costs plunge them into debt. Ready for some good news? By making the right moves after a disaster event, full recovery is possible. Here are the steps to take.

Jerry Nemorin is the Founder and former CEO of LendStreet Financial, a company that helps its consumers rebuild their financial lives.

Debt collectors can be persistent, and if you've had a debt in collections for a long time you may be wondering, "Is this ever going to end?" So let's talk about debt collection: how long it lasts, how it ends, and what you can do about it.

Your retirement fund has a single job — provide you with money after you stop working. But when an emergency strikes, you may be tempted to withdraw or borrow funds from an IRA or 401(k). In order to determine if that's something you should consider, here's what you need to know about how retirement withdrawals and loans work.

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National Foundation for Credit Counseling

MMI is a longstanding member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), the nation’s largest nonprofit financial counseling organization. Founded in 1951, the NFCC’s mission is to promote financially responsible behavior and help member organizations like MMI deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.
Council On Accreditation

MMI is proudly accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. COA’s thorough, peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to ensure that organizations like MMI are providing the highest standard of service and support for clients and employees alike.
Financial Counseling Association of America

MMI is a proud member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA), a national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services.
Department of Housing and Urban Development

MMI is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide consumer housing counseling. The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD provides support services directly and through approved, local agencies like MMI.