Author Archives: Howard Dvorkin

Does Debt Lead to an Early Death?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 23, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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Money can’t buy you happiness, but it might buy you a few years. Continue reading →

My Mother In Law Just Died, So What Happens To Her Credit Cards?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 18, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader’s wife is wondering what happens to her mom’s assets — and debts. Continue reading →

You’ll Never Guess How Many Americans Know Budgeting Is Important

By Howard Dvorkin | April 16, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 16, 2018 Uncategorized

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And you’ll never guess how many are doing it wrong. Continue reading →

Recession 2018: What We Can Learn from Natural and Man-Made Financial Disasters

By Howard Dvorkin | April 9, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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Money crises aren’t rare. So why do we pretend they are? Continue reading →

Can I Fix My Credit Report If There’s A Big, Fat Mistake On It?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 4, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader found a costly error, but he doesn’t know who to tell. Continue reading →

What This High Schooler Learned While Applying For 96 Scholarships

By Howard Dvorkin | April 2, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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Mostly, he learned never to give up. Continue reading →

Can I Declare Bankruptcy Twice?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 28, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has gone through bankruptcy, debt settlement, and payday loans. Yet she’s still mired in debt. Continue reading →

Here’s Why I Appreciate Debt Collectors

By Howard Dvorkin | March 26, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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I’m fine with the professional ones. I despise the unethical ones. Continue reading →

How Do I Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 21, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has some debt, but no savings. Thankfully, he has several excellent options. Continue reading →

You Won’t Believe How Much “Impulse Buying” Really Costs You

By Howard Dvorkin | March 19, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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Seriously, you won’t believe it. This is NOT a click-bait headline. Continue reading →