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Houston, TX and Boston, MA - April 2, 2008 – Money Management International announced the launch of a microsite www.financialliteracymonth.com, dedicated to promoting financial literacy and responsibility. The site features April as Financial Literacy Month and encourages the public to complete the ‘30 Steps to Financial Wellness.’ Each of the 30 steps, one for each day in April, provides insight and direction for attaining financial wellness.

This site, designed and developed by Verndale, is a fun, interactive way for users to manage their credit. Along with the 30 steps, the site provides the public with free resources to support financial wellness success. Worksheets ranging from income, to debt load, to expense analysis help users realistically plan their finances. Users can download a ‘Tips for Change’ Vista gadget to receive even more advice on financial wellness. Those who want to share their success strategies with others can submit a tip, or post their success story on the site blog.

“When money gets tight, a strong financial foundation is key to ensuring that you don’t get in over your head with credit card debt,” said Cate Williams, vice president of financial literacy for MMI. “By visiting our site, taking the pledge, and following the 30-day plan, consumers will have a better understanding of how their financial decisions affect them, and will be in a better position to make good decisions for their families’ futures.”

“It is rewarding to work with this non-profit in their effort to help people improve their financial well-being,” said Chris Pisapia, Managing Director of Technical Consulting at Verndale. “MMI continually challenges us to deliver technology that combines financial solutions with social and interactive experiences.”

About Verndale
Founded in 1998, Verndale has helped hundreds of emerging and mid-sized organizations maximize the value of their web assets. Experienced in website design, application development, integration services, and online marketing, the company helps clients meet the challenges of business today in innovative and forward thinking ways. Verndale is a Microsoft Certified Development Partner and maintains active partner relationships with many of the leading Content Management, Portal, Commerce, Search, and E-Mail Marketing platforms. The firm has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal and Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts and the US respectively. For more information visit www.verndale.com.

About Money Management International
Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, full-service credit-counseling agency, providing confidential financial guidance, financial education, counseling and debt management assistance to consumers since 1958. MMI helps consumers trim their expenses, develop a spending plan and repay debts. Counseling is available by appointment in branch offices and 24/7 by telephone and Internet. Services are available in English or Spanish. To learn more, call 800-762-2271 or visit www.moneymanagement.org.

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Matt Boulanger
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617-399-8797
mboulanger@verndale.com