Tag Archives: Ask the Expert

Will A Debt Management Program Hurt My Chances To Buy A House?

By Howard Dvorkin | November 1, 2017 - 12:00 pm |November 1, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is finishing a DMP but wants to buy a home. Good news awaits him. Continue reading →

When Is It OK To Cash In My Retirement To Remodel My Home?

By Steve Rhode | October 25, 2017 - 12:04 pm |October 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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It’s always OK, if you don’t mind losing almost $100,000. Continue reading →

We Might Win $100,000. What Should We Do With It?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 11, 2017 - 11:00 am |October 11, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is looking at a six-figure windfall, but her husband is about to make an expensive mistake. Continue reading →

Can The Government Garnish My Wages Till I’m Broke?

By Steve Rhode | October 4, 2017 - 11:00 am |October 4, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader earns only $11,000 a year, but she’s being garnished $300 a month. Continue reading →

Where Is the Safest Place To Live In The United States?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 27, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 27, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader doesn’t want to spend money repairing his home after a natural disaster. Continue reading →

How Can I Pay Off My Credit Cards Without Eating Ramen Noodles Forever?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 20, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 20, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to pay off his credit card debt, but he also wants to eat. Continue reading →

How Can I Not Freak Out About The IRS And My Back Taxes?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 13, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 13, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader’s “idiot cousin” got him into tax debt. What can he do about the IRS — and his idiot cousin? Continue reading →

What Tricks Can I Use To Raise My Credit Score?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 6, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 6, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to buy a house, but his credit score “in the toilet.” Continue reading →

Why Does Debt.com Hate President Trump?

By Howard Dvorkin | August 16, 2017 - 11:00 am |August 16, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is mad, but is his anger misplaced? Continue reading →

How Do I Hide Money From My Girlfriend So I Can Hide It From My Wife?

By Howard Dvorkin | August 9, 2017 - 11:00 am |August 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to start deceiving his girlfriend before he gets married. Continue reading →