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How To Avoid An Eviction If Your State Hasn’t Extended the Moratorium
By: Dawn Allcot | Source: Yahoo!finance
Howard Dvorkin, CPA, advises, “Contact your landlord to discuss a deferred payment plan. This is worth a shot as most landlords do not want to pay a fee to file a lawsuit, go to court — especially with COVID still spreading — and go through the expense and hassle of finding a new tenant.”
How to Prepare for Retirement
By: Mariano Gomez | Source: relevant radio
Howard Dvorkin, CPA, tells relevant radio how he sees more people going into retirement with debt. Dvorkin gives his best tips to avoid to plan their retirement.
How to Move on Financially Following an Eviction
By: Dawn Allcot | Source: Go Banking Rates
Howard Dvorkin, CPA, chairman of Debt.com, agrees, noting that it could be worth it to try to appeal the eviction. “The process varies by state, but at the very least, it can buy you more time. In Massachusetts, for example, you have 10 days to appeal after a court orders your eviction,” he said.
An Eviction Could Hurt Your Credit – Can You Minimize the Damage?
By: Angela Corry | Source: Yahoo!news
Howard Dvorkin, CPA, chairman of Debt.com explains, “If you get evicted, your credit score won’t take a direct hit, but the glancing blow will still sink you.” That’s because evictions go into public records, Dvoskin explains. “Many landlords now do background checks on their potential tenants,” he says. “Good luck getting that affordable lease if your new landlord finds that eviction judgment.”
4 Steps To Take If You’re Facing Eviction
By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: Yahoo! Finance
If this happens, it’s important that you do not miss your court date. This is your opportunity to explain to the court why you should not be evicted. Although you don’t technically need a lawyer for this court appearance, it may be helpful to obtain the help of a professional who can help you understand your rights as a tenant and offer suggestions on how to proceed. Many cities offer free legal counsel to those who are facing eviction, according to Debt.com.
Beating the “Summer Money Slump”
By: Leyla Gulen | Source: Fox 24 News Now
Americans are spending more since the pandemic. Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com, gives tips to save money this summer.
Take Advantage of Tax-Free Weekend Sales
By: Maryalene LaPonsie | Source: US News and World Report
“If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to make sure we have enough items at home to last us for a while,” says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of personal finance site Debt.com. That advice isn’t limited to pantry items either. “If your old personal computer kept crashing and it was … a major problem during Zoom meetings, this is the time to get a new one.”
So You Want to Buy a Home? Here’s How to Get Started
By: Leslie Cook | Source: Money
“You don’t know what you can afford, and, more importantly, what you can’t afford, until you see how much money is available,” says Howard Dvorkin, chairman of consumer financial advisory site Debt.com.
Financial Experts React to Rise in Crypto Retirement Plans
By: Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy
Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com, tells GOBankingRates that he “can’t think of anything more ridiculous than adding crypto currency to a retirement portfolio.”
Planning To Retire Soon? It May Be Time To Make a ‘Happy Plan’
By: Gabrielle Olya | Source: GoBankingRates
“That might mean delaying retirement for a couple of years, but you’ll be glad you did,” said Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com.
What to know when looking at student loan interest rates
By: Aly Yale | Source: Fox Business
“Private student loan interest rates depend on several different factors, some of which are in your control — and some that aren’t,” says Howard Dvorkin, a certified public accountant and chairman at Debt.com. “Depending on the lender, your credit score and market trends could have an effect on your rate.”
South Florida 100: DeSantis signs a budget, Biden proposes one
By: Sun Sentinel | Source: South Florida Sun Sentinel
Florida lawmakers approved a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe that, if the feds approve it, will expand gambling throughout the state.
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Here Comes The Debt
By: Howard Dvorkin
These days, the “wedding day blues” means going deeply into the red. Check out our spooky video on wedding debt.
Dvorkin On Debt: Take The “Tired” Out Of “Retired”
By: Howard Dvorkin
Recent retirement news shows that millennials and middle-aged women have it rough. Here’s how to counter the doom and gloom regarding retirement savings.
Dvorkin On Debt: Is Your Retirement Automatically In Trouble?
By: Howard Dvorkin
Automatic savings plans like a 401(k) have helped millions of Americans. Are the 401(k)s hurting your retirement too? Is it in trouble?
Dvorkin On Debt: Do You Have “Deficit Attention Disorder”?
By: Howard Dvorkin
You’ve heard of ADD. But how about DAD? If you aren’t paying attention to long-term financial goals, you may have this horrible condition.
Dvorkin On Debt: Cash Is Still King
By: Howard Dvorkin
As the saying goes, “cash is king.” It’s as true as ever, despite Apple Pay and other mobile payments. Long live the king!
Dvorkin On Debt: How To Teach Kids About Money
By: Howard Dvorkin
Giving an allowance is just the beginning in how to teach kids about money.
Dvorkin on Debt: Don’t Loan Alone
By: Howard Dvorkin
Another day, another gloomy student loan debt report — but you don’t have to become a statistic in the student loan crisis.
What All College Students Can Learn From This Freshman
By: Howard Dvorkin
Kaylie Morgan, Debt.com’s third winner of the Aggressive Scholarship Applicants, an easy scholarship obtained through persistence.
Personal Health And Personal Finance: Prescription For Success
By: Howard Dvorkin
Here are 3 simple and free ways that health and personal finance can go hand in hand to offer you a better lifestyle that works for your budget. The best prescription is financial security.
Dvorkin On Debt: Do You Bribe Your Kids?
By: Howard Dvorkin
There’s a right way and a wrong way when it comes to kids allowance. The right way is called “allowance.” The wrong way is called “cookies.”
Dvorkin On Debt: My Millennial Skepticism
By: Howard Dvorkin
I’ve touted my support for the next generation, but not all is fine with their finances. Some troubling millennial finance trends ahead…
Dvorkin On Debt: Your Credit Card Is Not Your Friend
By: Howard Dvorkin
Your credit card is your business partner. So to increase your financial empowerment, you need to set aside all emotions and sever the relationship.








 
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            