Special thanks to Alise Wakeland, a quality assurance specialist for MMI, for providing this guest post. Recently I tested out Wal-Marts’ ad match policy.  Wal-Marts’ policy is not new, but with their recent... Read more »

A recent article on Creditcards.com reveals that many young adults get an intense adrenaline rush when using credit to finance the lifestyle of their dreams. Access to credit makes them feel they have prepared... Read more »

One of my favorite features of MoneyManagement.org is the ability for consumers to submit questions and receive a personal answer via email. Our advice column has been running for many years and in that... Read more »

Frugal living is becoming more prevalent thanks to coupon and discount websites such as Groupon, Living Social, Rue La La, and Yipit – the list goes on and on. People are using... Read more »

Homeownership is fundamental to the American psyche.  Despite all the recent problems in the housing and mortgage industries, an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that owning a home is still the American dream. When asked ... Read more »

The June Financial Literacy Opinion Index poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that in order to save money, people are willing to give up eating out, shopping,... Read more »

**Updated: MMI is no longer accepting applications for the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP)** The Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP) is a 1 billion dollar initiative that is expected to help up to... Read more »

Before you begin the home buying process, it’s important determine exactly how much money you can afford to spend on your new home. Knowing this information upfront can save you a lot... Read more »

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 90% of senior citizens and 58% of nonelderly adults rely on a prescription medicine on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the cost of prescription drugs increased an average of... Read more »