Tag Archives: Ask the Expert

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 →

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 →

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 →

What Is Tax Fraud? And Should I Be Worried About It?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 14, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 14, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is suspicious of her husband’s “no problem” attitude. Continue reading →

Can A Credit Card Company Sue You After 7 Years?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 7, 2018 - 1:00 pm |March 7, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to know if he can wait out his credit card debts and pay nothing. Continue reading →

Is It Possible To Get Credit Cards After Bankruptcy?

By Howard Dvorkin | February 28, 2018 - 1:00 pm |February 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is declaring bankruptcy, but he wants to know what happens afterward. Continue reading →

How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt When You Have No Money

By Howard Dvorkin | February 21, 2018 - 1:00 pm |February 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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This week: The most popular question, with an unpopular answer. Continue reading →

Am I Responsible For My Spouse’s Credit Card Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | February 14, 2018 - 1:00 pm |February 14, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader says her husband maxed out their joint cards for holiday shopping. Now what? Continue reading →

Why Is It Bad To Have Credit Card Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | February 7, 2018 - 1:00 pm |February 7, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader insists his girlfriend is short-sighted for hating his high balances. Continue reading →

How Long Does It Take For Your Credit Score To Go Up After Paying Off A Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 31, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is about to pay off all her credit cards. She wants to buy a new car, but that might undo everything. Continue reading →