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More Bad News For Recession 2018

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.

Where Is The Outrage About Financial Literacy?

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.

Dvorkin On Debt: What Do These Numbers Mean?

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.

What The “Next Recession” Experts Are Missing

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.

3 Discouraging (And 2 Encouraging) Facts About Americans And Their Money

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.

In Defense Of Capitalism As A Way To Get Out Of Debt

By: Howard Dvorkin

I’ve created and operated businesses that help Americans climb out of crushing personal debt. If I’ve learned anything, it’s this…

3 Revealing Money Facts You Probably Haven’t Heard About

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.

Who Exactly Will Survive The Next Recession?

By: Howard Dvorkin

College and NFL football seasons are well underway, and several notable upsets have already happened. What defines an “upset”?

Debt.com Scholarship Winner: Going To College While Teaching School

By: Howard Dvorkin

Holly Montsari graduated from college years ago, but now she’s going back to school while working in a school. Confused? Welcome to Montsari’s life.

Why 3 Obscure Polls Are Good News About America’s Debt

By: Howard Dvorkin

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

Will The Equifax Breach Be the Beginning Of Something Wonderful?

By: Howard Dvorkin

American businesses and citizens haven’t taken identity theft seriously, until now since the breach at Equifax, which might be a wonderful thing.

Car Insurance for Your Teen Will Drive You Crazy

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.