Dvorkin on Debt, plus short explainers, expert interviews, and how-to guides — straight from the Debt.com team.
Student loan debt can follow borrowers for decades, even when they’re consistently making payments. So what’s keeping so many people stuck? Howard Dvorkin, CPA breaks down the role interest plays in student loan debt, why balances can be so difficult to bring down, and how lower interest rates could give borrowers a clearer path toward repayment.
One 26-year-old with $47,000 in debt wants to cash out $29,000 from their 401(k) to make it disappear — Howard Dvorkin says that's a costly mistake.
A new study confirms what most Americans already feel in their gut: the cost of living isn't just draining your wallet, it's wrecking your sleep and your relationships. Debt.com Chairman Howard Dvorkin breaks down why financial stress has become a full blown health crisis and what to do about it.
Debt settlement, debt resolution, debt relief –– they’re all different names for the same thing. You pay back less money than you owe.
Mortgage rates in 1981 were shockingly high, but how do they really compare to today’s credit card interest rates?
If you feel a wave of guilt every time you swipe your card — even on something you can afford — you're not bad with money. You might just be stuck in survival mode. Howard Dvorkin explains why a scarcity mindset follows you long after your income improves, and what you can actually do about it.
For America's 250th birthday, we looked at how the Founding Fathers handled money and what they'd think about the way we handle it now. Some of their thinking from 1776 held up better than expected.
Prices may not be rising as fast as they were, but that does not mean life suddenly feels affordable again. In this Dvorkin on Debt episode, Sydney sits down with Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com, to talk about the affordability crisis and why so many Americans feel like they are working hard but still falling behind.
You're already halfway through 2026...and if your finances feel tighter than ever, these 4 fixes can put real money back in your pocket before December.
Howard Dvorkin advises against the use of Buy Now Pay Later in this latest episode of Dvorkin on Debt.
Credit Myths: Howard keeps it simple: pay on time, keep balances low, and use tools like secured credit cards the right way to build lasting credit.
After years of stress and anger, the writer says they’ve emotionally checked out and wonders if they’ll just live with student loan debt forever.
Here are 7 steps to get your score back on the right track. From how to properly dispute errors on your report to lowering your credit utilization.
Most people aren’t quite sure what the 50/30/20 budget actually is, but with our guide you’ll understand the basics and how to properly use it.
If you’ve ever been a victim of ID theft, then you know how important it is to protect yourself and your credit.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from debt collectors. If they break the rules, you can sue them.
Debt.com reporter Jilliana Ourth talks to Howard Dvorkin about the growing trend of credit report errors and what consumers can do to fix them.
<p>If you’re thinking about closing a credit card account, hold on a second. We explore the often-overlooked consequences of closing a credit card on your credit score.</p>
<p>Debt.com reporter, Juliana O., reveals what steps you need to take in order to have a successful business plan and how to execute it.</p>
<p>Inflation isn’t stopping holiday shoppers this year, according to the 2023 Holiday Spending Survey from Debt.com.</p>
We explain how the Federal Reserve rate hikes affect you, and what you should and shouldn’t do when they happen.
Howard Dvorkin discusses why paying off your credit card will be the most beneficial option.