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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
By: Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy | Source: GoBankingRates
In a sign of the times, a new issue is facing Americans who are starting divorce proceedings: Who gets to keep the cryptos? While common issues such as splitting assets and houses, child custody and even pet custody, can already be complicated, adding cryptos to the mix is an increasing concern and makes the situation thornier.
By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: GoBankingRates
As much flack as millennials get for their bad financial habits, they actually are pretty good savers. A recent survey conducted by Bank of America found that 73% of millennials are actively saving money and more than half (59%) have $15,000 or more in savings. Perhaps even more impressive, the survey found that nearly 1 in 4 millennials (24%) has $100,000 or more in savings. And while that seems impressive, is that actually enough?