Tag Archives: Ask the Expert

Can I Pay My Credit Card With Another Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 24, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader’s boyfriend thinks he found a clever loophole. He hasn’t. But he still has options. Continue reading →

Are Debt Relief Programs The Same Thing As Debt Settlement?

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

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A reader wants to help his mother, but he’s scared he’ll make the problem worse. Continue reading →

Is There Really Such A Thing As Credit Card Debt Forgiveness For A Disability?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 3, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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The answer is no, but the good news is: There are powerful options regardless of your disability. Continue reading →

Is The Government Hiding Ways For Us To Get Out Of Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | December 27, 2017 - 1:00 pm |December 27, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader has heard about “secret government programs.” He might be right. Continue reading →

Will You Help Me Go INTO Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | December 20, 2017 - 1:00 pm |December 20, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader says he needs debt to achieve his goals. Is he right? Continue reading →

How Can I Convince My Boyfriend To Buy Fewer Gifts This Holiday Season?

By Howard Dvorkin | December 13, 2017 - 1:00 pm |December 13, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is upset that her otherwise thrifty boyfriend goes crazy at the end of the year. Continue reading →

Is Debt Management Or Debt Settlement Better For Me?

By Howard Dvorkin | December 6, 2017 - 1:00 pm |December 6, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is deep in debt, but one plan is better than the others. Continue reading →

What Happens If I Can’t Afford My Student Loan Payments?

By Steve Rhode | November 29, 2017 - 1:00 pm |November 29, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader owes nearly $100,000 but takes home $850 a week. Continue reading →

How Do I Get Rid Of A Credit Card Charge I Didn’t Make?

By Gerri Detweiler | November 15, 2017 - 1:00 pm |November 15, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader can’t find an answer, but there’s a sure-fire to get one. Continue reading →

I’ve Never Been In Debt Before, But Now I’m Sick. How Do I Avoid Debt Now?

By Howard Dvorkin | November 8, 2017 - 1:00 pm |November 8, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader has lived a frugal life, but now her personal health may affect her personal finances. Continue reading →