Tag Archives: Ask the Expert

Why Do I Have to Pay Taxes on a Debt That’s Been Written Off?

By Jacob Dayan | September 5, 2018 - 1:00 pm |September 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has a taxing question and gets a taxing answer. Continue reading →

Can I Pay Off My Student Loans By Betting On Sports?

By Jacob Dayan | August 22, 2018 - 1:00 pm |August 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader plans to do just that, but he wants tax advice first. He’ll get more than he bargained for. Continue reading →

Should I Settle My Student Loan Debt For 60 Percent Or Fight For Half?

By Steve Rhode | August 6, 2018 - 5:59 pm |August 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has already decided to settle his debts for less than he owes. The only question is: How much less? Continue reading →

How Does Accredited Debt Relief Work? Is It For Real?

By Howard Dvorkin | August 1, 2018 - 2:00 pm |August 1, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader thinks getting out of debt is too good to be true. Continue reading →

What Can I Do Now To Prepare For A Recession?

By Howard Dvorkin | July 25, 2018 - 2:00 pm |July 25, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is scared to death about what will happen to her the next time the economy crashes. Continue reading →

What Can I Do To Avoid Bankruptcy?

By Steve Rhode | July 18, 2018 - 1:00 pm |July 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is scared to death of bankruptcy. But it might be a new lease on life. Continue reading →

Ask The Expert: What’s The Difference Between “Debt Relief” And “Debt Settlement”?

By Howard Dvorkin | July 11, 2018 - 12:00 pm |July 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is confused by these similar-sounding terms, but they’re very different. Continue reading →

If I Pay Off My Credit Card, When Will My Credit Score Go Up?

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

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A reader can pay off her credit card now, but she’s not sure it’s worth it. Continue reading →

How Can I Avoid Overdraft Fees?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 27, 2018 - 12:00 pm |June 27, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader gets hit with these fees every month because she can’t make ends meet. Continue reading →

I Know There’s A Judgment Against Me For Credit Debt, But There Might Be More. What Can I Do?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 20, 2018 - 12:56 pm |June 20, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader knows he’s in trouble for at least one credit card judgement. Probably three. Continue reading →