My Columns

By: Howard Dvorkin | Source: Forbes

Nothing terrifies an entrepreneur more than doing everything right and still seeing things go wrong. I thought I’d been through all the possible challenges of entrepreneurship, and I believed those battles have forged my character.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Who launches a new credit card during COVID-19? Very smart entrepreneurs, that’s who.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Experian Boost, a free year-old service that’s helped millions of Americans improve their credit scores, recently announced that its members can add video streaming payment history to their Experian credit reports.

By: Howard Dvorkin

If you’ve ever heard the term “debt cancellation,” it might sound like a great idea. Simply cancel the debts many Americans owe, and we can get this country moving again. Problem is, canceling debt doesn’t actually make it go away.

By: Howard Dvorkin | Source: Entrepreneur

I don’t build cutting-edge computers. I help people get out of debt. And because I deal with Americans who have spent too much on iPhones and a hundred other consumer products, I have a perspective that Steve Jobs never did.

By: Howard Dvorkin | Source: Entrepreneur

I need to be ready for interviews whenever I’m called upon. So, in fact, do you. Nothing establishes an entrepreneur’s credibility more than other people calling you an expert.

By: Howard Dvorkin

I’m no doctor, but I know all about financial ailments. After three decades, I can spot the symptoms of money woes. This pandemic will destroy lives in more ways than you think – and some of it is our fault.

By: Howard S. Dvorkin | Source: Entrepreneur

Scam artists have evolved from stealing identities to creating them. When determining with whom to associate, hardworking startups need to consider the credibility of each potential partner to avoid imposters. It’s a trend that will keep entrepreneurs extra vigilant when verifying their online sources or experts.

By: Howard S. Dvorkin | Source: Entrepreneur

Young entrepreneurs may not like these tactics, but the focus it offers on making money can’t be denied. Slow and steady can add valuable experience to your growing skills, as well as networking with a purpose.

By: Howard S. Dvorkin | Source: Entrepreneur

Successful entrepreneurs should keep a steady course if looking to reach new business heights. Too often, many once-successful business creators struggle to maintain or grow their companies due to reputation, life events, or ego issues. Just because you were fortunate with one business doesn’t mean you will be so lucky with all your future endeavors.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Paying off debt isn’t a simple process. People hit bumps in the road on their debt-free journey. Here are the biggest mistakes experts have made.

By: Howard Dvorkin

Did you put the holidays on plastic? Now you’re in holiday debt. It’s not impossible to climb your way out. Start seeking debt relief options today.