Learn the real deal when it comes to today’s top financial news from a certified personal finance 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 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
Using technology to help manage your finances can either help or hinder your plans. Automating savings and debt repayment is great.
By: Howard Dvorkin
UltraFICO isn’t a superhero in the Marvel Universe, but it might as well be. Superheroes save the world, but UltraFICO will save you money.
By: Howard Dvorkin
Financial counselors deal with some of the same issues that marriage counselors and psychologists do. That’s because money permeates our emotions.
By: Howard Dvorkin
Stress can take years off of your life. Many relate stress to work, but what about debt? Debt-related stress isn’t any different.
By: Howard Dvorkin
Are debt collectors evil people or a necessary evil? I’ll choose the latter. Debt collectors are just doing their jobs. Of course, some do it too enthusiastically — and even illegally.
By: Howard Dvorkin
This payment schedule appears to cause several problems for homeowners and local governments; it can create financial challenges for households, increase tax delinquency, foster political opposition to the property tax, and requires governments to deal with irregular revenue inflows.
By: Howard Dvorkin
Buying a new car? Beware of car dealership fees. They’re a sneaky trick most car dealerships try to pull, but you can learn to avoid them.
By: Howard Dvorkin
What about those who struggle with debt? Well, if I’ve learned anything in two decades as a financial counselor, it’s this: Getting out of debt is much like getting rich. The best way to be successful is to let others do the work for you. Read more.
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
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.