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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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.

Take Advantage of Tax-Free Weekend Sales

By: Maryalene LaPonsie | Source: US News and World Report

“If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to make sure we have enough items at home to last us for a while,” says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of personal finance site Debt.com. That advice isn’t limited to pantry items either. “If your old personal computer kept crashing and it was … a major problem during Zoom meetings, this is the time to get a new one.”

So You Want to Buy a Home? Here’s How to Get Started

By: Leslie Cook | Source: Money

“You don’t know what you can afford, and, more importantly, what you can’t afford, until you see how much money is available,” says Howard Dvorkin, chairman of consumer financial advisory site Debt.com.

Financial Experts React to Rise in Crypto Retirement Plans

By: Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy

Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com, tells GOBankingRates that he “can’t think of anything more ridiculous than adding crypto currency to a retirement portfolio.”

Planning To Retire Soon? It May Be Time To Make a ‘Happy Plan’

By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: GoBankingRates

“That might mean delaying retirement for a couple of years, but you’ll be glad you did,” said Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com.

What to know when looking at student loan interest rates

By: Aly Yale | Source: Fox Business

“Private student loan interest rates depend on several different factors, some of which are in your control — and some that aren’t,” says Howard Dvorkin, a certified public accountant and chairman at Debt.com. “Depending on the lender, your credit score and market trends could have an effect on your rate.”

South Florida 100: DeSantis signs a budget, Biden proposes one

By: Sun Sentinel | Source: South Florida Sun Sentinel

Florida lawmakers approved a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe that, if the feds approve it, will expand gambling throughout the state.