Author Archives: Howard Dvorkin

Will Bankruptcy Keep Me From Buying A Car?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 28, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 28, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader went bankrupt, and now years later, she needs a new set of wheels. Continue reading →

Debt News You Probably Haven’t Heard — But Should

By Howard Dvorkin | June 26, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 26, 2017 Uncategorized

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This week: clueless about student loans, passionless about work, passionate about boycotts. Continue reading →

How Friendly Is The IRS? Will They Work With Us?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 21, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 21, 2017 Uncategorized

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This week: A reader needs to rely on the kindness of the IRS. Believe it or not, that can work. Continue reading →

How One Of the 10 Commandments Can Predict Your Debt

By Howard Dvorkin | June 19, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 19, 2017 Uncategorized

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If you break this Commandment, you’re probably broke. Continue reading →

How Do I Stop Being a Co-Signer On A Student Loan?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 14, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 14, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to know how to stop being financially responsible for someone else’s debt. Continue reading →

How The Government Adds To Student Loan Debt When It Tries To Lower It

By Howard Dvorkin | June 12, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 12, 2017 Uncategorized

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What happens when an obscure lawsuit sways a federal judge? Chaos. Continue reading →

Is It Legal For Debt Collectors To Ring My Doorbell?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 7, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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This week: A reader asks about debt collectors, repo men, and “Fonzi” schemes. Continue reading →

Here’s How To Lower Your Homeowners Insurance By Two-Thirds [map]

By Howard Dvorkin | June 5, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 5, 2017 Uncategorized

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It’s not as simple as it sounds, but also not as hard as it looks: Raise your credit score. Continue reading →

How Do We Prepare For The Next Recession?

By Howard Dvorkin | May 31, 2017 - 11:00 am |May 31, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader agrees with her husband: A recession is coming. They don’t agree on what to do about it. Continue reading →

What You Can Learn About Money From A Commencement Speech

By Howard Dvorkin | May 29, 2017 - 11:00 am |May 29, 2017 Uncategorized

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Here are six lessons not only for new grads, but for everyone. Continue reading →