Poll: Renters Want to Buy a Home for the Wrong Reasons
By: Howard Dvorkin
A recent survey shows renters want to buy to “customize their home.” As a CPA I have a problem with thinking about money that way.
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Back-to-School Shopping Will Soon Become a National Crisis
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A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults shows more a third of parents are planning to go into debt for back-to-school supplies.
Pandemic and Credit: Why the X1Credit Card Is Both Cynical and Practical
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By: Howard Dvorkin
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How your pandemic finances are just like science fiction – and a horror movie
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.
A CPA’s COVID-19 diagnosis
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.
What I just learned about America’s 2019 financial goals
By: Howard Dvorkin
Insights on American financial goals and debt resolutions in 2019. “New Year, No Debt” is our winter mantra. How will you reach your financial goals?
Recession 2019: It’ll Be Personal
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Is a 2019 recession inevitable? No one knows for sure when we’ll face another national recession, but I feel quite comfortable predicting…
Paying Off Debt: The Biggest Mistake We Make
By: Howard Dvorkin
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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.
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By: Howard Dvorkin
This month’s Debt.com scholarship winner suffered a tumor in her brain as a child. Her hardship is now her motivation to become a physician.
Ally And Matt Owen Are Setting The World On FIRE
By: Howard Dvorkin
Ally and Matt Owen travel around the world teaching people how the used the financial independence retire early method to live out their dreams.