Struggling with debt? Action 9 looks at ways to take control and pay it off

With many Americans struggling with debt, Action 9 is partnering with experts to help our viewers deal with money struggles. Debt counselors with the non-profit group Money Management International (MMI) joined Action 9 Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal live in studio to help consumers during on a live chat session.Do you have a consumer complaint or need help from Jeff Deal and Action 9? Click the banner below to submit a tip. Average unsecured debt for MMI clients this year is now more than $40,000. During the live session Thursday, the counselors from Money Management International were able to answer questions and help consumers make plans to get out of debt.Before the session, Gloria Shay of Lake County told Action 9, “In 2018, we had a tragedy. My daughter died, and it just sent me off the rails.”Shay was already having medical issues, and applying for disability when that happened. Living off credit cards on everything from groceries to Christmas gifts while raising two grandkids