Owning a home includes costs you don’t have to think about when you’re renting, and they might take you by surprise!
Homeownership: Understanding Hidden Costs
Are you planning to buy a new home? If you are making the move from renter to homebuyer, you are likely to ...
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Calling all current and former MMI clients! Help this Reddit user out and give your best advice for working with MMI!
r/Debt - About to sign in on a Debt Management Plan with Money Management International, any advice?
2 votes and 15 comments so far on Reddit
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If you're overwhelmed by creditors, MMI will negotiate with creditors on your behalf! Let's chat today.
Will Debt Consolidation Damage My Credit Score?
As interest rates rise, now's the time to pay down debt. But is it worth a possible hit to your credit?
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You may not be able to put IRS debt on a debt management plan, but you still have options available! If you have more questions, let's chat! https://youtu.be/YX5LCHsuGSU
The newest episode of Long Story $hort is out now! We will hear from a client who took action to reach his #DebtFreeDate.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts, or click here: http://moneym.org/podcast
Before you sign up for a credit card, be sure you carefully review the fine print, especially if you have poor credit and are working to improve your credit score.
Understanding Credit Card Interest Rates | MMI
Learn how credit card interest rates work, how APR works and factors in, along with strategies for avoiding credit...
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"A new report says nearly 75 percent of Americans have needed credit card debt advice. However, half of them never sought out that advice."
Listen to MMI's own Jim Triggs now:
Arizona‘s Family On Your Side Podcast: Credit card crunch
Nearly 75 percent of Americans have needed credit card debt advice.
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Happy Father's Day to all of the heroes out there! We hope you have an amazing day with family and friends. #FathersDay
Take the first step today. You CAN reach your #DebtFreeDate, and we can help.
You don't need to feel overwhelmed with multiple credit card payments. We are here to help! #DebtFreeDate
"Used mindfully as a tool, credit cards open up all types of convenient doors, but if used unwisely, they can also dig you into a financial hole." Read more:
Credit Cards for Beginners | Interest Rates, Building Credit | MMI
Learn how credit card interest rates work, how credit cards can help you build credit score, how to avoid gettin...
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MMI's own Thomas Nitzsche shares how you can spot fraudulent offers on social media:
VERIFY Fact Sheet: How to avoid credit repair scams
Are you looking for ways to boost your credit? Watch out for credit repair scams: Here’s how to spot them.
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Thank you @Bankrate for featuring our Military Reconnect program!
Veterans And Debt | Bankrate
After leaving active duty, many members of the U.S. military confront debt from loans, medical expenses and credit cards.
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#TestimonialTuesday #DebtFreeDate
Take control of your student loan payments and find the plan that works best for you. We can help!
Nonprofit Student Loan Debt Management Counseling | MMI
Learn if student loan counseling from nonprofit MMI counselors is right for you. Get a loan review and guidance to bring your debts under control.
www.moneymanagement.org
Reach out and let's chat. We will be with you every step of the way as you work to reach your #DebtFreeDate!
Catch up on the latest podcast episode of Long Story $hort before a new one is released Tuesday!
Find it anywhere podcasts are available, or click here: http://moneym.org/podcast
Sheri Williams is a dedicated housing counselor who recently celebrated 30 years at MMI! Read more via
@HUDExchangeInfo: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/housing-counseling/the-bridge/2022-quarter-2/celebrating-30-years/
Hear more about Jordan's #DebtFreeDate story wherever you listen to #podcasts!
EXCITING NEWS!
We have launched a brand new #podcast! Long Story $hort is a podcast about debt: how it happens, what it does to us, and how we can move past it.
Listen to the first 2 episodes now! http://moneym.org/podcast
We are here to help, never to judge. #DebtFreeDate
Do you know your housing rights? Tomorrow's session will explore the basics of Fair Housing and your rights under the Fair Housing Act.
Sign up here: https://moneym.org/webinars
As we continue to celebrate #PrideMonth, make sure to catch up on last years webinar with some awesome MMI employees: https://youtu.be/fm25jCA7Vlk
Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to reach their #DebtFreeDate in May! Will you be next?
That's a lot of money you can save with us 👀
"My coming out story and my financial journey are inextricably linked, a reality that's shared by many of us in the LGBTQ community. Pride month is, among other things, about liberation, something that we should experience in our finances, too."
Read more: https://moneym.org/pride
Learn how you can combine your finances while maintaining harmony in your relationship: https://moneym.org/couples
Happy Pride Month! During June, we will be celebrating our LGBTQ+ employees and clients! Here's a throwback to Money's 2021 Pride Month cover story featuring MMI's Thomas Nitzsche. 🏳️🌈
Beyond Pride: Inside the Movement to Make Money More Inclusive of LGBTQ+ Americans
'Being open and vulnerable with your money, where you are in life, your shame, your money history... those are things that we deal with.'
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Debt is nothing to be ashamed of. So many Americans are struggling alone, and there is help available! Let's chat today. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Here's your reminder that MMI offers simple, judgment-free solutions to debt, credit, and budget problems. We'd love to chat with you!
Start here: http://moneym.org/credit-counseling
Remembering the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice this #MemorialDay.
consider the following ten steps to be your unemployment checklist:
What to Do After Losing Your Job
Creating a plan and taking action is the best way to combat an unplanned unemployment. If you ever find yourself...
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Pay off your #debt with our help. That's it, that's the tweet. #DebtFreeDate
Take control of your loan payments and find the plan that works best for you. We can help you reach your #DebtFreeDate!
Nonprofit Student Loan Debt Management Counseling | MMI
Learn if student loan counseling from nonprofit MMI counselors is right for you. Get a loan review and guidance to bring your debts under control.
www.moneymanagement.org
If you're a first time homebuyer and new to the concept of a #mortgage, here's what you need to know:
How Does a Mortgage Work? | MMI
Discover what a mortgage is, how it works, how to qualify for a mortgage, types of mortgage loans and common mortgage myths in this article by MMI.
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"Once a utility account goes into collection status, it can do "significant damage" to your credit score."
Read more via @Newsweek:
How gas bill payments can impact your credit score
It takes longer to rebuild your credit than to damage it, according to personal finance experts. Here's how gas ...
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"Many veterans also struggle with debt after leaving service, its steady paycheck, and housing."
We are here to help those veterans who have worked so hard to serve our country. Message or call us today. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth
Credit Counseling Agency offers veterans free help to get out of debt
More than 90% of veterans report being in debt, according to credit counseling agency Money Management International.
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"You will not get anywhere by paying the minimum each month, but if you enroll with MMI you will actively see your debt go down."
Learn more about a DMP: http://moneym.org/dmp
Let's talk today.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TestimonialTuesday
"She decided it was a good fit and worked with (MMI) on about $70,000 of her debt."
What an AMAZING success story! #MilitaryAppreciationMonth
How one veteran paid off $70,000 in debt in just three years
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be difficult and lead to high debt. More than 92% of milita...
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“Adding an immediate family member as an authorized user but not providing them with a card to use, allows them to ‘piggyback’ on your credit." -Thomas Nitzsche, certified financial educator at MMI
Read more via @reviewed:
Should you offer credit help to friends or family?
There are risks to co-signing a loan, even when it helps out someone you love.
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Check out this awesome podcast from @HowToMoneyPod all about personal finance and finally paying off that nasty #debt:
The Nasty Debt Comeback & How To Counter It – Episode 515 - How to Money
Everyone loves a good comeback story- exceeept when it’s the villain who is making the comeback! That’s ...
www.howtomoney.com
"The certified military counselors at MMI can help you create a family budget, start a debt management plan, become a homeowner, avoid foreclosure or just get your finances in order. This service is free and confidential." #MilitaryAppreciationMonth
Military and Veterans Guide: Free resources for getting your finances in order
If you’re serving our country or have previously, here are some free resources for veterans and military to ...
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"Unique among NFCC affiliates is a group called Money Management International (MMI). This non-profit credit counseling organization takes a special interest in returning members of our military who are transitioning back into civilian life after service."
6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Are you in debt up to your eyeballs? The NFCC may have the solution...
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"Non-profit credit counselors like Money Management International...can also get you on a path to financial freedom. Basic services are free."
Thank you @abc3340!
As interest rates and credit card debt rise, experts have advice to get you back on track
Near record credit card debt and interest rates are on consumer's minds. Experts say Americans are falling back in...
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May is #MilitaryAppreciationMonth!
Register here for the free learning community that we designed specifically for military members: http://moneym.org/military-reconnect https://youtu.be/jhSqjtwr41s
There's no better feeling than reaching your #DebtFreeDate.
Start now: http://moneym.org/DMP
What exactly is a debt management plan (DMP) with MMI and how does it work?
Debt Management Plan
Need more than just debt counseling advice? MMI can help you resolve your credit and debt problems with a structured debt repayment management plan.
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Here’s what to know about emergency personal loan products (if you have bad credit):
Emergency Loans for People with Bad Credit | MMI
Learn about emergency loans for people with bad credit based on interest rates, along with alternative options, scam...
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