FLORIDA – More Floridians are turning to nonprofit credit counselors for help as household expenses rise and debt grows faster than income, according to new data from Money Management International.
MMI said credit counseling volume in Florida increased 7% during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth in the number of consumers seeking financial counseling.
The average Florida client seeking help now carries more than $31,000 in unsecured debt, including credit cards and other unsecured loans. That represents a 10% increase from a year ago and outpaces the 6% growth in average net income among clients, the organization said.
“People are now coming to us in Florida…