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(844) 845-4219Howard S. Dvorkin is a serial entrepreneur, a twice-published author, and the founder and chairman of Debt.com. But one theme runs through all of his efforts: A personal hatred of personal debt.
Dvorkin’s first international success was the founding of Consolidated Credit in 1993. Now one of North America’s largest and oldest nonprofit credit counseling agencies, Consolidated Credit has helped more than 10 million people achieve financial freedom.
Dvorkin left the helm of Consolidated Credit and launched Debt.com, the nation’s first one-stop shop for solving every form of personal debt. Since then, the Florida-based firm has helped 3 million people resolve $12 billion of debt.
Dvorkin also founded several fintech startups including Power Wallet, Financial Apps, All Clear Decisioning as well as Start Fresh Today. But his entrepreneurial interests aren’t limited to the financial sector. In 2011 he became the majority owner of the six-title Florida based Lifestyle Magazine Group and he expanded it to 11 titles before selling it in 2023. His real estate investments – both commercial and residential covering three states.
Three decades of success in the financial industry has impressed national media outlets, who regularly interview Dvorkin – including The New York Times, Washington Post, CNBC, Money Magazine, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Investor’s Business Daily, and virtually every national newspaper in the country. He has also appeared as a finance expert on national and local television and radio programs, including the CBS Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, The Early Show, Fox News, and CNN.
His first book, Credit Hell – How to Dig Out of Debt (Wiley & Sons, revised 2010) was a practical, step-by-step guide to budgeting, establishing good credit, and knowing your consumer rights. His second book, Power Up: Taking Charge of Your Financial Destiny (Wiley & Sons, 2013) studied both the financial and psychological stressors that propel people into debt, while offering proven solutions to overcome mind-and-money barriers to a worry-free life.
“Dvorkin on Debt” is a compelling financial column where Howard delivers insightful advice and strategies to help readers effectively manage and overcome their debts. The column delves into a wide spectrum of debt-related topics, catering to individuals at different stages of their financial journey. Dvorkin discusses the psychological and emotional aspects of debt, exploring the reasons behind excessive borrowing and overspending. With an empathetic approach, he provides valuable tips on how to overcome the shame and guilt associated with debt, while emphasizing the importance of self-discipline and a positive mindset.
Howard is part of the Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and investment firms. He was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
Howard is a part of this exclusive program where selected industry experts help Entrepreneur’s millions of readers with information on how to start, build, and succeed in business. Howard has shared his educational resources and knowledge providing valuable content that helps entrepreneurs enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and industry information.
A CPA who graduated from the University of Miami with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the American University, Dvorkin has served in the following roles:
He has received the following accolades:
In the aftermath of the 2018 mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland – his hometown – Dvorkin established Parkland Cares. Within two weeks, this new charitable organization was fundraising to provide mental health counseling for students, teachers, family members and anyone in the community who needed it. Since then, Parkland Cares’ mission has expanded to help all South Floridians in need of trauma counseling. Dvorkin’s efforts have raised more $1 million to support 14 mental-health agencies provide thousands of hours of care.
In 2023, Dvorkin’s home county declared Sept. 8 of that year to be Howard S. Dvorkin Day.
Dvorkin’s charitable giving and leadership is too long to list here, so this is just a sample:
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