Howard Dvorkin is recognized as a consumer finance expert in the industry. As such, he regularly speaks to major media outlets and news networks about consumer finance. Browse Howard’s latest contributions here to see what Howard has to say about today’s top personal finance news topics. Or, if you’d like to quote Howard in an upcoming piece you’re working on or conduct a full interview, please email [email protected].
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans think household debt affecting their health, study says
"Actually, 50% of all marriages fail, and the No. 1 reason is financial pressure," Dvorkin said. "I can't tell you how many times I get a letter on a monthly basis or an email, (saying) 'thank you for saving my family, thank you for saving my marriage, thank you for saving my life.'"
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‘I have very little money.’ I’m 80 with just $150K in CDs that will mature soon. Now what?
“Start by researching local nonprofits that focus on financial literacy and assistance,” says Dvorkin.
Ordinary Americans Are Feeling the Strain of Record-High US Credit-Card Debt
“Even if headlines suggest inflation is cooling, everyday Americans are still feeling its full weight at home,”
“Our findings show that many are forced to lean on high-interest credit cards just to get by—yet most haven’t taken steps to explore solutions that could help them regain control.”
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5 Times to Skip the Chatbox and Call Your Credit Card Company
"There's a simple reason your credit card issuer will do this," says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of Debt.com. "If you've been a good longtime customer, they don't want to lose you. It costs money to recruit new customers. Many times, it's cheaper to keep their existing customers happy."
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Retirees: Is Your Local Bank Closing? Four Ways to Cope
“If your bank is closing a local branch, don’t panic — but don’t delay, either,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com. “Be proactive. Get support. And know that managing money in today’s world means staying flexible. With the right help, even big changes like this can become manageable.”
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Debt Snowball Method: A Step-by-Step Guide to Paying Off Debt
“Use whatever you save to pay down the next debt,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA, debt counselor and chairman at Debt.com. “Whatever you do, don't spend that savings on anything that isn't crucial to your life. Otherwise, the whole exercise becomes meaningless.”
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