Howard Dvorkin receiving the Horatio Alger Award on stage, holding the bronze bust and medal while congratulating fellow honorees during the formal ceremony.

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A budget is the first step to financial wellness. Here’s how to get started

By: Carmen Reinicke | Source: CNBC

The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic recession and recovery has made a budget more important for many Americans. Some 80% of those surveyed in 2021 have a budget, according to Debt.com, a 12% jump from 2019.

Money Monday: Wage Increases, Inflation and Your Taxes

By: Leyla Gulen | Source: Fox 24 News Now

Debt.com chairman, Howard Dvorkin, CPA, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase in day-to-day living costs.

Money Monday: Summer Travel Finance

By: Leyla Gulen | Source: Fox 24 News Now

Debt.com chairman Howard Dvorkin is here with some sound advice for avoiding the pitfalls of Summer vacation overspending! Stick to these tips and the relaxation can continue long after you’re back home.

Breaking the Bank: Sen. Warren Opposes Renomination of Fed Chair Powell

By: Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy | Source: yahoo!finance

Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Debt.com chairman, told GOBankingRates that you can like him or hate him, but calling Jerome Powell a dangerous man “is unsettling.” “As a CPA, I worry about such base-focused rhetoric because it distracts from our country’s real financial problems and the dispassionate math that can solve them,” Dvorkin says. “I don’t agree with everything the Fed has done over the past three decades that I’ve been a business owner and a financial counselor. But I never thought anyone in the Fed was ‘dangerous.’ Shortsighted? Sure. Bumbling? Sometimes. But dangerous? Never.”

Inflation and Social Security Benefits

By: Sasha Jones | Source: NBC 6 South Florida

Howard Dvorkin, Debt.com chairman and CPA, sits down with NBC 6 South Florida to discuss how the cost-of-living adjustment will impact South Floridian’s receiving Social Security benefits.

Top 3 Expert Tips for Managing Debt

By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: GOBankingRates

“Debt that affects someone’s shelter and security, such as mortgage debt, should be looked at first,” said Howard Dvorkin, CPA, personal finance expert and chairman of Debt.com. “Credit card, medical and student loan debt can be looked at afterward.”

How To Avoid An Eviction If Your State Hasn’t Extended the Moratorium

By: Dawn Allcot | Source: Yahoo!finance

Howard Dvorkin, CPA, advises, “Contact your landlord to discuss a deferred payment plan. This is worth a shot as most landlords do not want to pay a fee to file a lawsuit, go to court — especially with COVID still spreading — and go through the expense and hassle of finding a new tenant.”

How to Prepare for Retirement

By: Mariano Gomez | Source: relevant radio

Howard Dvorkin, CPA, tells relevant radio how he sees more people going into retirement with debt. Dvorkin gives his best tips to avoid to plan their retirement.

How to Move on Financially Following an Eviction

By: Dawn Allcot | Source: Go Banking Rates

Howard Dvorkin, CPA, chairman of Debt.com, agrees, noting that it could be worth it to try to appeal the eviction. “The process varies by state, but at the very least, it can buy you more time. In Massachusetts, for example, you have 10 days to appeal after a court orders your eviction,” he said.

An Eviction Could Hurt Your Credit – Can You Minimize the Damage?

By: Angela Corry | Source: Yahoo!news

Howard Dvorkin, CPA, chairman of Debt.com explains, “If you get evicted, your credit score won’t take a direct hit, but the glancing blow will still sink you.” That’s because evictions go into public records, Dvoskin explains. “Many landlords now do background checks on their potential tenants,” he says. “Good luck getting that affordable lease if your new landlord finds that eviction judgment.”

4 Steps To Take If You’re Facing Eviction

By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: Yahoo! Finance

If this happens, it’s important that you do not miss your court date. This is your opportunity to explain to the court why you should not be evicted. Although you don’t technically need a lawyer for this court appearance, it may be helpful to obtain the help of a professional who can help you understand your rights as a tenant and offer suggestions on how to proceed. Many cities offer free legal counsel to those who are facing eviction, according to Debt.com.

Beating the “Summer Money Slump”

By: Leyla Gulen | Source: Fox 24 News Now

Americans are spending more since the pandemic. Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com, gives tips to save money this summer.