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Learn the real deal when it comes to today’s top financial news from a certified personal finance expert.

What You Can Learn About Money From A Commencement Speech

By: Howard Dvorkin

Here are six lessons for not only new grads, but for everyone. These pieces of commencement speech advice could set you up for a better future.

Can “Debt Tech” Robots Keep You From Going Broke?

By: Howard Dvorkin

With self-driving cars already taking to the road, is it so far-fetched to think robots can keep you out of debt? Welcome “Debt Tech”! These technologies may just as well keep you from going broke.

Good And Bad News About Recession 2018

By: Howard Dvorkin

The economic recovery is similar to a seesaw, if one part seems to look promising another part is hitting it’s low points about the Donald Trump recession.

What 10-Year-Olds Know About Money That You Don’t

By: Howard Dvorkin

A new poll sugges this generation of children know more about money then any other. Kids and money is better then kids knowing more about sex.

How To Win A Scholarship: Apply 63 Times

By: Howard Dvorkin

Caitlyn Remick knows how to dress up, and save up. Here’s some of the scholarship tips that she used as a student in high school into college.

Who Cares About Financial Literacy Month?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Financial literacy month ends Sunday, and it doesn’t bother us that much. Americans are aware of their finance problems, but few know how to deal with them.

The Most Depressing Headline I’ve Seen This Year

By: Howard Dvorkin

A realistic, but depressing headline by Bankrate has people asking a scary question. Am I saving enough? This doesn’t look good for americans.

What Happens When Researchers Team Up? This.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Turns out researchers can learn a lot more when they combined to produce results. Here are three examples of researchers who joined forces.

How Working Too Hard Can Drive You Into Debt

By: Howard Dvorkin

Some of the effects of overworking are lack of sleep and being careless with money. To avoid this, work less so that you can save more and get out of debt.

3 Little But Fascinating Financial Facts

By: Howard Dvorkin

These financial statistics are very interesting on their own, but together they seem to make a bigger point. Is the economy in the best state right now?

3 New Polls that Depress Me about Americans and Money

By: Howard Dvorkin

When it comes to developing good financial habits, we all need advice. Follow these suggestions if you find yourself struggling with these money habits!

Does Big Business Have a Big Problem With Identity Theft?

By: Howard Dvorkin

This is shaping up to be a bad year for data breaches, but does anyone care? CFOs don’t seem too worried about business identity theft.