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Americans are spending more since the pandemic. Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com, gives tips to save money this summer.

Although cable can be more than other household bills, it may be worthwhile for families who regularly watch television. "You'll spend a lot of hours consuming this content, which means it's one of the cheaper ways to spend your time," says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of Debt.com.

Debt.com chairman, Howard Dvorkin, CPA, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase in day-to-day living costs.

"If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's to make sure we have enough items at home to last us for a while,” says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of personal finance site Debt.com. That advice isn’t limited to pantry items either. “If your old personal computer kept crashing and it was … a major problem during Zoom meetings, this is the time to get a new one.”

“Eviction is so terrifying because it’s a Frankenstein’s monster built out of all your other problems,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. “The only way to keep a roof over your head is to keep your head. Scour the internet, make some calls and enlist some allies. They’re out there.”

Debt.com chairman Howard Dvorkin is here with some sound advice for avoiding the pitfalls of Summer vacation overspending! Stick to these tips and the relaxation can continue long after you're back home.