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What “Affluent” People Regret This Autumn

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They may have money, but they still have stress and guilt. Here we examine what you can learn from the affluent, or those who have money to invest.

A Holiday You’ve Never Heard About

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Lawmakers have created a new holiday to promote retirement savings. Here’s why every week should be National Save for Retirement Week.

Can the country get better and worse at the same time?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Last week saw lots of good news about the economic outlook – and bad news about people. Here’s the good and bad of the current economy.

Democrats and Republicans are both wrong on student loans

By: Howard Dvorkin

Republicans and Democrats disagree on many things, including student loans. Here’s some nonpartisan perspective on the student loan crisis.

How to give your adult children money – the right way

By: Howard Dvorkin

You can teach your sons and daughters about money, even after they’re all grown up, with a family loan. Have no fear, advice is here.

Apple Pay: high tech or impending wreck?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Apple’s new digital wallet service has everyone talking, but it has me worrying. Read this article to weight the pros and con and determine if Apple pay is right for you.

China vs. America: Who teaches money better?

By: Howard Dvorkin

If you believe one study, China’s teenagers are financially smarter than our own. America should follow China and really educate the youth about finances.

The debt riddle

By: Howard Dvorkin

If Americans are working harder than ever, how can they be more in debt than ever? It’s a debt riddle I can solve for you.

What do Americans fear more than death?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Here’s a question: what do americans fear more than death? I can’t spare you from dying, but I can help you with something you fear even more.

The Retirement Trap

By: Howard Dvorkin

Retire your debts before you worry about retirement. Americans have $870 billion in credit card debt and $1.2 trillion in student loan debt.

For-profit colleges: a costly week

By: Howard Dvorkin

So-called for-profit colleges are facing tough times and government investigations. I say: Good.

Our mission: Teach outside the classroom

By: Howard Dvorkin

Learning about money doesn’t have to feel like homework. Debt.com offers people who need to improve financial literacy a smart way to do it.