When major media outlets need the perspective of a personal finance expert, they call Howard.
By: Palash Ghosh | Source: International Business Times
Despite historically low interest rates from the Federal Reserve, many retail store credit cards still charge inordinately high annual percentage rates, or APRs.
By: Maryalene LaPonsie | Source: U.S. News & World Report
To assure you don’t become a victim, watch out for these five red flags of an IRS tax scam.
By: Russ Wiles | Source: Arizona Republic
The COVID-19 pandemic and economy-shutting measures to contain it came on quickly, over a matter of weeks. But the financial fallout — from job losses, reduced hours or wages, higher medical bills, mounting credit card bills and more — could linger as an unfortunate reminder for years to come.
By: Forbes Council | Source: Forbes
When the majority of your sales occur in a small window of time, you need a strong budget and operational strategy to keep yourself afloat during the off-season. To help, we asked a panel of Forbes Finance Council members how they recommend managing seasonal sales cycles.
By: WGRZ.com | Source: WGRZ
Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com and a personal finance expert, talks about college loan debt.
By: Anna Bahney | Source: CNN Business
Relying heavily on credit cards could not come at a worse time for the millions who have lost income or suffered a job loss as a result of shutdowns. It’s especially bad for those who may have already been in debt.
By: Sarah Sharkey | Source: Bankrate
f you are struggling to open a bank account, you aren’t alone. Many consumers are unable to open bank accounts if they have a history of mismanaging their funds. No matter what circumstances brought you to this point, there are still options.
By: Lou Carlozo, Paulina Likos | Source: Yahoo! News
Many parents are anxious about providing for their children into adulthood but they can start to share this duty by gradually incorporating their kids into money management decisions.
By: Rebecca Lake | Source: CreditCards.com
Credit card identity theft is on the rise. These services can help you monitor your credit and catch mistakes as early as possible.
By: Aly Yale | Source: Fox 10 Phoenix
Parent PLUS Loans are just one of many student loan options available through the U.S. federal government. Unlike others, though, these are taken out by a parent of the student attending school — not the student themselves.
By: Brittany De Lea | Source: Fox Business
This year’s tax filing deadline is approaching – and as coronavirus cases continue to rise in many states throughout the United States, some experts believe the IRS may consider additional penalty relief in the coming months.
By: Oscar Gonzalez | Source: CNET
All the pros and cons of paying someone to fix your credit.