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Howard Dvorkin, CPA is a serial entrepreneur, a two-time author, and personal finance expert. He’s one of the most highly regarded debt and credit experts in the United States and has played an instrumental role in drafting both state and federal legislation.

Howard’s success has allowed him to be interviewed by media outlets over the years including The New York Times, Washington Post, CNBC, Money Magazine, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Investor’s Business Daily, and virtually every national and local 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.

Howard’s book “Power Up: Taking Charge of Your Financial Destiny” (published by Wiley & Sons) delivers practical prescriptions for dealing with the stresses of daily financial challenges and shows how to lay a solid financial foundation on which to build a secure, worry-free future. Howard’s first book, “Credit Hell – How to Dig Out of Debt” details how to rise from the debt inferno, the basics of good credit, consumer rights and the warning signs leading to credit problems.

Howard graduated from the University of Miami with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the American University. He is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in the Finance Industry and is part of the premier group of CPAs who are recognized with the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
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Don Silvestri, president of Debt.com, has two decades of experience as a senior executive and ensures that Debt.com is fulfilling its mission of assisting consumers in managing and resolving their debts, providing education and advocacy, and promoting fair and ethical practices within the industry. He is a passionate and committed leader who is dedicated to helping consumers manage their finances and achieve financial stability. He works tirelessly to promote fair and ethical practices within the industry, and he advocates for policies and programs that support the needs of consumers.

Prior to his business life, Don played for NFL teams including the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. He holds dual degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was an Academic All-American. The Pitt Varsity Letter Club named Don a 2021 Awardee of Distinction, and he was recognized as a Foster Care/Social Services Hero in September 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.