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Debt can hang around for a long time if you let it. If you've been dealing with lingering debt, here are some simple steps to start making debt a thing of the past.

Are you planning to buy a new home? If you are making the move from renter to homebuyer, you are likely to find that there are some hidden costs to ownership - costs that you probably never thought about when you were renting

A reverse mortgage can be a powerful tool to support your retirement, but there are plenty of risks involved. For those approaching retirement and considering their financial outlook, the following information can help you decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you.

Many recognize insurance as a necessary (and often required) service. But you might not have realized how insurance claims could significantly impact personal finances.

Whether you missed a payment, made a payment, opened a new account, or had your credit pulled, these things will eventually show up on your credit report. But how quickly?

The extended mortgage forbearance programs created to help homeowners through the pandemic will soon begin ending. So what should impacted homeowners do to prepare for life after forbearance?

If you're co-signing on a loan, it's usually to help out a friend or family member who doesn't have the credit to qualify on their own. While the intentions are good, co-signing can go south quickly if the other borrower stops making payments. What are your options at that point? Can you be removed from the loan?

When a credit card, utility bill, or other debt goes unpaid long enough, it may end up being “charged off” by the lender. What exactly does that mean, and what does it mean for you?

Recently married? You’ll need to decide what to do with your existing outstanding loans and credit card accounts, as well as any new credit accounts that you open when you are married. There are several options available, each with its own pros and cons.

There are many different credit card options out there from affinity cards to rewards cards. When choosing a credit card, the most important thing is to know exactly how you’ll plan to use it.

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National Foundation for Credit Counseling

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Council On Accreditation

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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.