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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.

Learn how to buy a house with bad credit. We discuss factors such as loan options, down payment amount, income level, minimum credit scores needed, and more.

A personal savings account is a great way to begin building your savings. The returns are usually pretty minimal, but the risk is incredibly low. If you've never used a personal savings account, this is how you find the right one for you and sign up.

Divorce can be a complicated, painful process. You can save yourself a lot of unnecessary pain by being proactive when it comes to your finances. Here's how you can navigate the division and repayment of debt, before, during, and after a divorce.

More and more, financially burdened consumers are relying on credit cards to fill gaps in their budget. What are the signs that you're dependent on credit? And if you are dependent, how do you break free?

Although bankruptcy does offer a chance at a fresh start, it can be a bumpy road to full recovery. Here's what it takes to get your credit back in good standing.

The Federal CARES Act has offered benefits to help those who have been hit hard financially by the coronavirus outbreak. But with a handful of COVID relief programs ending soon, what should you do to plan financially?

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National Foundation for Credit Counseling

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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.