Homeowners Have More Value in Their Homes Now
It’s once again rare for homeowners to owe more on their mortgages than what they’re worth.
Joe Pye
Joe Pye served as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Atlantic University’s newspaper, the University Press. He was a finalist for the Mark of Excellence award by the Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 for feature writing. He now covers personal finance topics for Debt.com uncovering trends that help readers deal with the financial world. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from Florida Atlantic University.
25 Inspirational and Funny Money Quotes From Some of Hollywood’s Most Famous
From insightful to downright greedy, Tinseltown’s finest have thought-provoking opinions on money.
2018 Is a Bad Year to Finance a New Car
The average loan amount and monthly payments are at record high numbers.
8 Ways to Break Free of Debt — From Easiest to Hardest
Lose your debts in a way that works for you.
Millennials Want to Be Their Own Bosses
More are trying to start businesses and freelance for a living, than working 9-5 jobs.
11 Money Lessons Learned From Other People’s Failures
Wise words from wealthy innovators who smiled in the face of defeat.
Where Is Credit Card Debt Highest And Lowest?
It’s gone up in Florida and down in California this past year.
15 Celebrities You’d Never Guess Were in Debt
Here’s a look at some celebrities with millions of fans, and millions in debt.
Men Are More Likely Than Women to Commit Fraud at Work
Women are more honest employees, yet are still paid less.
College Grads: Don’t Let Student Loans Ruin Your Credit
A missed payment is the No. 1 way to lose points on your credit score.
Millennials Can’t Afford to Buy Their Own Homes
More are living with their parents than in the past decade.
Parents Are Saving More Money For College
They’re saving 10 percent more for their kids education than two years ago.
Millennials Are Best Prepared For Retirement
They’re saving more and reaching retirement goals at a younger age than older generations.
Americans Want Companies to Pay Them For Their Data
In the wake of European companies adopting data regulations, we want the same.
Poor, Elderly Americans Can’t Afford Food And Healthcare
The family members who take care of them suffer financially, too.
Which City Has The Highest Retail Store Credit Card Debt?
The Lone Star State likes shopping more than learning.
Credit Unions Offer Cheaper Credit Cards Than Banks
The average credit card has at least four fees, and they add up faster.
Which City Has The Highest Student Debt?
Washington, D.C. is the nation’s capital of student loan debt.
Business Is Good, But Our Financial Habits Aren’t
Americans are optimistic about the economy, but still clueless.
Your Boss Wants to Give You a $784 Bonus
What’s the catch? You need to learn how to budget — not at work, but at home.
Christian Pays Down Debt With Spare Change
App Qoins allows you to spend your leftover change on debt. It’s a game “changer.”
Home Costs Are Rising at Record Speed
The average home in the U.S. now costs $215,000, and some would trade almost anything for a chance to buy.
Americans Are Moving on With Their Lives After the Recession
But we still can’t let go of our bad financial habits.
Americans Have More Debt Than Ever — $1 Trillion More
The total amount of consumer debt is now a trillion dollars higher than during the Great Recession.
Identity Theft: Lazy And Hypocritical About Data Protection
We don’t protect our data, but punish companies when they don’t either.
Americans Trust Their Banks Less Than Ever
We rely on review sites to make our convictions.
Good Credit Will Save You $21,000 On a Home
Over a 30-year mortgage, homeowners with better credit pay less.
Most Americans Aren’t Financial Planning, Except Millennials
Americans don’t feel they make enough money to plot out how to save and invest it.
More Americans Are Checking Their Credit Scores
A study released today says the more we check, the more we know what makes up our score.
Americans Have No Choice But To Buy Expensive Homes
Home prices are rising and inventory is low. We still need a roof over our heads.
Popular Travel Websites Aren’t Protecting Our Data
Forty-nine of them fail to secure our passwords, but it’s not all their fault.
7 Secrets to Fixing Your Credit Faster
Fixing your credit can take time and patience, but there are a few tricks to the credit game you may not know of yet.
College Seniors: Clif Bar Wants to Pay Your Student Loan Debt
The only catch is you have to intern or volunteer at a job you’re passionate about.
Men Love Money More Than Women Do
They’re more likely to choose wealth over finding true love.
Americans Want Retirement Income Over Savings
Old and young Americans want work-sponsored pension plans.
Americans Want Financial Literacy Taught in Public Schools
Only a third of parents think they can effectively teach their kids about money.
Older Workers Have to Delay Retirement
Most think Social Security will pay them $4,500 a year more than it will.
Women Stress More at Work And Earn Less
Not surprisingly, their largest stressor is money.
More Millennials Are Moving to The Suburbs
After years of renting in cities, younger homebuyers need a place for a family.
Homeowners Can’t Afford an Emergency
We’ll be destitute if a pipe bursts, or an appliance breaks.
Young Women Lack Confidence to Make Financial Decisions
They think their husbands know better until they end up alone.
Women Need to Save More For Retirement Than Men
They’re going to outlive men and haven’t saved enough for it.
Which State Spends the Most on Public Education?
The Empire State forks out more money per student than any other in the U.S., but that’s not necessarily paying for the best.
Does Technology Make Money Management Easier?
Digital tools add convenience, but don’t remove the “human” from human error.
Americans Don’t Know Enough About Money to Make Financial Decisions
We put off making them because we don’t understand them.
Which State Saves Best in America?
It turns out high income isn’t the best predictor of how people save.
New Car Loans Hit Record High This Year
Auto experts recommend buying used or leasing new.
Identity Theft: More Funding, More Problems
Businesses struggle to fill cybersecurity jobs, despite higher budgets.
College Grads: Bosses Are Hiring And They Want You
And if you don’t get the job, it’s probably your fault.
Where Home Investments Pay Out The Most
There are homes in the U.S. earning owners the income of a six figure salary job.