The 10 Jobs with the Fastest Pay Growth
Low-wage jobs saw a strong annual boost in pay.
How to Get the Most Out of Your 401(k)
Many Americans are offered one through work but don’t take full advantage.
Joe Pye
Joe Pye is a certified debt management professional. He served as Editor-in-Chief of 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 and in-depth reporting. 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.
Not Saving for Retirement? Here’s a Look at Your Future
Millions of seniors failed to save enough to stop working, and now younger Americans are making their same mistakes.
How to Save Money When Buying a Used Car
Opting for a used car is a cheaper alternative to financing a new one. But they can come with mechanical issues and even a higher theft rate.
The 5 Dumbest and Smartest Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt
Credit card use is surging once again – and so is credit card debt. Here’s what to do (and not do) about it.
6 Ways to Make College More Affordable
As student loan debt continues to climb, students and parents alike aren’t using all available resources to save money on college.
The Most and Least Affordable States in America
We’ve taken everything into account, from the costs of living, average debts — even retirement.
Americans Want Financial Literacy Taught in Public Schools
Despite living in the largest economic powerhouse in the world, Americans don’t fully understand their own finances.
Retirement May Be Easier For Millennials Than You Think
Despite negative stereotypes, they’re well prepared to stop working one day.
4 Workplace Problems Millennials Face More Than Other Generations
They’re creating solutions to problems that existed before them.
Americans Care More About Data Privacy But Are Doing Less About It
At best, hackers will sell your personal data. At worst, they’ll control your car’s brakes while you’re driving.
The Most and Least Popular Cities For Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are getting older and buying homes. Here’s where they prefer to live.
2019 Tax Season Update: Why Is My Tax Refund Lower Than Last Year?
If you owe Uncles Sam, say thanks to the new tax code.
How Generation X Became the Sandwich Generation
Members of Generation X pay for their adult kids and aging parents more than saving for retirement.
Tax Filing Tips and Warnings You Should Know About
With the 2019 tax season well underway, here are some ways to avoid tax fraud and get your returns early — among other benefits.
The Cities With the Youngest and Oldest Homeowners
Younger Americans live where it’s cheap and older ones live where it’s relaxing.
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Cities to Start Over After Bankruptcy
A financial disaster will hurt your credit. But if you move here and avoid there, you’ll have a better chance of getting back on track.
The 20 Best Cities for Millennial Families to Move to
Not only are millennials having kids, but they’re also picky about where to raise them.
11 Weird Holiday Shopping Predictions From Serious Researchers
‘Tis the season to spend and marketers already have you pegged.
How to Survive 10 Financial Horrors
Learn to face your fears. Read at your own risk.
8 Ways to Prep Now for Your Holiday Budget
Avoid the holiday debt hangover by planning ahead.
Workers Don’t Find Pay Most Important Anymore
More prefer flexible schedules and vacation time now.
Families Are Struggling to Make Money and Stay Together
Money causes stress in relationships, but kids want more time with mom and dad.
Study: Your Boss Should Push You to Vacation More
When vacation time is encouraged at work, employees are more productive.
Young Women Are Learning More About Money Than Men
Historically men know more, but millennial women are changing the game.
Americans Find Frugal Habits Sexy
No surprise, debt is a turn off.
Healthcare Is Too Expensive, Even For The Rich
They stress about having enough money for medical costs in retirement like the rest of us.
More Rich Kids Are Mooching Off Their Parents
A record number of Americans can’t survive financially without an inheritance from their parents.
Are Colleges Failing to Prepare Their Customers?
Year after year students graduate unprepared to earn a living.
Ghost Towns You Can Own: 5 For Sale Right Now, and 5 That Already Sold
Why buy a new house when you can buy a deserted town for the same money?
As Mortgage Rates Keep Rising We Keep Buying
Low housing supply makes buyers competitive — even if we’re spending more in interest.
Women Have More Student Loan Debt Than Men
They also earn less money after graduation.
Financial Ignorance Is Making Americans Sick
What we don’t know about money leads to chronic illness.
College Enrollment Is Down, And It’s Not a Bad Thing
The costs stress people out, and most are relying on loans to pay for school.
Broke Doctors Want to Help Broke Patients
They’re most willing to work in poverty-stricken areas.
More Employees Are Working Outside of the Office
The ability to work anywhere at any time boosts productivity.
Americans Plan on Working Until The Day They Die
We can’t afford to fund our own retirement.
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.
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.
Parents Are Saving More Money For College
They’re saving 10 percent more for their kids education than two years ago.
Poor, Elderly Americans Can’t Afford Food And Healthcare
The family members who take care of them suffer financially, too.
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.
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.