Author Archives: Howard Dvorkin

“Overbiffing” Isn’t A Typo. It’s A New Crime.

By Howard Dvorkin | November 5, 2018 - 10:09 pm |November 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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Don’t get stiffed by the overbiffers. Continue reading →

There’s Still A Healthcare Crisis, And It’s Still Driving People Into Debt

By Howard Dvorkin | November 5, 2018 - 2:00 pm |November 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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It’s no longer in the headlines, but it’s still in our heads. Continue reading →

Personal Finance Experts Share Their Money Mistakes

By Howard Dvorkin | October 29, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 29, 2018 Uncategorized

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Why listen to these people if they screwed up themselves? Because they screwed up themselves! Continue reading →

What Is UltraFICO And Should You Care? Short Answer: Hell Yes

By Howard Dvorkin | October 22, 2018 - 3:52 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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Long answer: It just might save you hundreds of dollars next year. Continue reading →

Is a Balance Transfer a Good Idea? Depends on Your Personality

By Howard Dvorkin | October 22, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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They’re actually awesome, except when they destroy you. Continue reading →

I’m $25,000 In Debt. Is There Any Hope For Me?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 16, 2018 - 6:06 pm |October 16, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is upside down on her car, owes back taxes, and can’t pay her credit card bills. Believe it or not, she still has options. Continue reading →

Mostly Depressing, Occasionally Rewarding: When Your Job Is Helping Americans Get Out Of Debt

By Howard Dvorkin | October 15, 2018 - 6:02 pm |October 15, 2018 Uncategorized

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I talk to Jack Phan, CEO of one of the nation’s best and oldest personal finance websites. Continue reading →

If The United States Can Go Into Debt And Be OK, Why Can’t I?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 10, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 10, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to know: If the nation can do it, shouldn’t its citizens? Continue reading →

How Millennials Handle Their Money Matters To Us All

By Howard Dvorkin | October 8, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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When Forbes recently defended millennials’ money choices, I rejoiced — because I was proven right. Continue reading →

Why Did My Credit Score go Down Two Years After My Bankruptcy?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 3, 2018 - 4:00 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is also confused that he has two different scores. Continue reading →