My Columns

By: Howard Dvorkin

I hope I’m wrong about recession 2018. We have to survive 12 months of crushing personal debt to avoid another economic meltdown.

By: Howard Dvorkin

As a financial counselor, I can’t muster up a hot mug of holiday joy this time of year not when Americans are spending themselves into debt.

By: Howard Dvorkin

I’ve seen too many marriages fail because of financial pressure. I’ve seen that pressure start with the vows. I’ve seen it start with the engagement ring.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Mackenzie Weiss calls herself “an aspiring student with a lack of funds.” Sadly, that describes many high school seniors these days.

By: Howard Dvorkin

If you’re furrowing your brow and thinking, “No way auto loans are going to be the tipping point ot another recession,” here are specifics from the CFPB.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Teaching children financial literacy and about money will help them save more as adults. Yet another year goes by with nothing being done about it.

By: Howard Dvorkin

What do these numbers mean? These obscure statistics reveal big lessons and recently got me thinking that overspending is like a drug.

By: Howard Dvorkin

It’s so obvious, why aren’t they mentioning it? I’ve previously predicted the next recession in 2018 although it won’t necessarily be Trumps fault.

By: Howard Dvorkin

How are Americans and their finances? It’s complicated. There’s seldom good news about Americans’ debts. Can it get any worse? Sure it can.

By: Howard Dvorkin

You probably haven’t heard about these revealing money facts. That’s why it’s so important that personal finance become not just a personal topic.

By: Howard Dvorkin

This marketing company spent four weeks interviewing 8,550 Americans. Conclusion: despite America’s debt, Americans love coupons,deals, and spending.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Wonder how much it costs once your teenager starts driving? While we all complain about personal debt, we often forget that it’s not just personal.