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Can debt relief help with unpaid medical bills? What experts say
By: Aly Yale
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June 10, 2025
|Money Watch
"A counselor gives you an in-depth debt analysis over the phone," says Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com. "There's no obligation, and you hang up knowing all your options and — most importantly — creating an accurate monthly budget."
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3 key money moves to consider while the Fed keeps interest rates higher
By: Jessica Dickler
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May 30, 2025
|CNBC
“When interest rates are high, credit card debt becomes the most expensive mistake you can make,” said Howard Dvorkin, a certified public accountant and the chairman of Debt.com.
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3 reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this June, according to experts
By: Aly Yale
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May 28, 2025
|Money Watch
"If the Fed cuts rates later this year or next, we're not likely to see credit card interest drop dramatically," says Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com. "Any changes will be slow and small."
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How to escape the payday loan debt cycle, according to experts
By: Sharonn Wu
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May 26, 2025
| Money Watch
"[Consult] a professional [at] a credit counseling agency or debt solutions company," Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com, says. "They've seen the worst payday loan emergencies you could imagine, so they know how to deal with them."
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When could credit card interest rates become affordable again? Experts weigh in
By: Tim Maxwell
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May 23, 2025
|Money Watch
"The only certain prediction is that our economy will remain unpredictable for many more months," said Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. "Until we have clarity about the on-again-off-again tariffs and their impact, I wouldn't count on rates dropping."
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These are the most effective debt relief strategies to use right now, experts say
By: Aly Yale
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May 13, 2025
|Money Watch
"Now Americans are rediscovering their value," Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com, says.
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