Search

You Searched For: "student loan debt"

Even though professional athletes appear unstoppable during a game, the truth is that they need financial fitness as much as anyone else. Here are some of the most important lessons a financial educator has learned from seven years of training and counseling professional athletes.

Dealing with unpaid debt can be scary, especially once the collection calls start, but it’s important to remember that you have rights. Here’s what you should know when navigating prickly encounters with debt collectors, and how you can protect yourself as a consumer:

It’s perfectly normal to feel disappointed when we make financial mistakes. But there’s a fine line between feeling disappointed and beating yourself up. If you’re carrying around guilt over debt or budgeting missteps, today's the day you turn those bad feelings into positive actions.

Short-term disability insurance can replace some of your income if you're unable to work for an extended period. While it can benefit anyone, there are certain workers who need it the most.

Up to 85 percent of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. Knowing the income limits and rules can help you decide when to start taking Social Security benefits.

The art of bargaining is a nuanced one and when buying a house you can never be too prepared. Here are some tactics for negotiating down the price of your dream house.

Your state's statutes of limitations on debt protect you against legal action for unpaid debts after a certain number of years, but unscrupulous debt collectors can still try to trick you into paying on those old debts. Here's what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.

The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) method stresses cutting your expenses and investing as much money as possible in order to stop working much earlier in life. FIRE techniques can be extreme, but you don't have to plan on retiring in your 30s to benefit from understanding the method.

Scams targeting the elderly are rampant and come in many shapes and sizes. Here are just a few of the most popular examples, with tips on how to avoid falling victim.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a proposal that could be good news for anyone dealing overdue or charged off debt. Here are the key features of the proposal:

561 - 570 of 1092 results

<< < 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 > >>

Better Business Bureau

MMI is proud to have achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and improving marketplace trust. The BBB investigates charges of fraud against both consumers and businesses, sets standards for truthfulness in advertising, and evaluates the trustworthiness of businesses and charities, providing a score from A+ (highest) to F (lowest).
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.
Trustpilot

MMI is rated as “Excellent” (4.9/5) by reviewers on Trustpilot, a global, online consumer review platform dedicated to openness and transparency. Since 2007, Trustpilot has received over 116 million customer reviews for nearly 500,000 different websites and businesses. See what others are saying about the work we do.
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.
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.
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.