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How does ‘buy now, pay later’ affect your credit score?
By: Dawn Papandrea | Source: Bankrate
The problem? “Nobody’s reading the fine print,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. “Either you’re checking out on a terminal or on your computer or phone, and the screen is small, and you’re not going to sit there and read this lending language.”
South Florida 100: Wishing everyone Happy (and omicron-free!) Holidays
By: SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL | Source: SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL
I drove down Broward Boulevard Sunday night and saw a dozen homeless people camped out. The image was gut-wrenching.
Debt Collectors Can Contact You on Social Media, But Must Follow Restrictions
By: Sasha Jones | Source: NBC 6 South Florida
Debt collectors aren’t just calling anymore, they can now contact you through text message, email and on social media sites. CPA and chairman of Debt.com Howard Dvorkin sat down with Sasha Jones to discuss the changes.
What to do if you lose your credit card
By: creditcards.com | Source: creditcards.com
The pandemic has opened the door for a staggering amount of identity theft, according to Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com, and it’s only getting worse.
Buy now, pay later is the new layaway: What are the pros and cons?
By: Cortney Moore | Source: Fox Business
Consumers will face fees if they’re late (even once) or miss a payment. It’s also added to your credit report, dragging down your overall credit score, according to Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of debt.com.
Increase in Unmarried Couples Buying Homes
By: cheddar news | Source: cheddar news
Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com, joins ‘Your Future Home’ to break down everything you need to know about buying a home as an unmarried couple or with any partner.
Dollar Scholar Asks: Does Declaring Bankruptcy Mean I’m Totally Screwed?
By: Julia Glum | Source: Money.com
How does declaring bankruptcy work? I asked Howard Dvorkin, chairman and CEO of Debt.com, to help me figure it out. He told me that bankruptcy is a way for people to get rid of their debt and “start fresh when all else fails.”
3 Biggest Ways Millionaires Lose Their Wealth [And You Could Too!]
By: Brian Preston | Source: The Money Guy Show
Parents helped adult children at their own expense due to the pandemic, according to Debt.com.
Wall Street Says The Fed Without Powell Would Be ‘A Shock’ As Biden Waits on Renominating the Chair
By: Yaël Bizouati-Kennedy | Source: Yahoo! Finance
Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com, told GOBankingRates that “presidents have a cynical reason for taking so long to appoint a new Fed chair.”
South Florida 100: Getting your COVID booster has never been easier
By: SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL | Source: SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL
If you can go to a restaurant, you can come to work. That’s been my mantra as the pandemic thankfully fades and booster shots start arriving. Remote work has its place and has shortcomings.
Opinion: Are you ready to be part of the ‘Great Resignation’?
By: Krystal Barker Buissereth | Source: Market Watch
Fortunately, more people are tuning in to their finances and thinking more strategically about reaching their goals. According to the Debt.com 2021 Budgeting Survey, 80% of Americans say they have a budget—which is an improvement from just 68% two years ago.
New Survey Reveals What Americans Hate Most About Credit Cards
By: Yaël Bizouati-Kennedy | Source: GOBankingRates
Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman on Debt.com, tells GOBankingRates that when rewards cards first became popular in the late 80s and early 90s, many had annual fees. While many might have hated them, they didn’t complain much – because there was nothing that could be done about it.
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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.