Joe Pye
Joe Pye is a freelancer for Debt.com and will be the editor in chief of the Florida Atlantic University school newspaper in fall 2017. He graduated from FAU with a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism.
Millennials Would Rather Save for Retirement Than Raise a Family
August 18, 2017
They’re the furthest from retirement, but it’s still one of their main goals.
Americans In The Dark About Group Insurance
August 17, 2017
They aren’t aware their employers offer insurance for costs unrelated to healthcare.
Americans Are Getting Better at Paying For College
August 14, 2017
For the first time in a decade, scholarships and grants cover a third of college costs.
Americans Are Finally Saving For Emergencies
August 9, 2017
The number of Americans without an emergency fund is at a six-year low.
Who Are Counterfeit Textbooks Really Cheating?
August 8, 2017
After tuition, textbooks are one of the biggest college expenses. One company is trying to stop students from seeking other options.
Executives Won’t Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
July 18, 2017
Bosses know financial anxiety wears their workers thin, but most haven’t stepped up to help.
Same-Sex Weddings Are Getting More Expensive
July 13, 2017
LGBT couples spend less on weddings than heterosexual couples.
Wi-Fi Warning: Unplug While on Vacation
July 12, 2017
Connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi leaves you open to hacking.
Americans Hope They Can Work in Retirement
July 11, 2017
And that’s a good thing, since we aren’t saving enough anyway.
Middle-Class Misery Isn’t Trump’s Fault
July 4, 2017
What exactly does it mean to be “middle class”? An intriguing new study didn’t bother to find out. It simply asked people if they think they’re middle class. Almost half (49 percent) did. Yet middle class doesn’t mean content. According to marketing firm Mintel, less than a third of these self-proclaimed middle-classers “are satisfied with […]
Plot Twist: Millennials Want to Pay Their Own Bills
June 30, 2017
They believe they should cover their expenses at an earlier age – despite the fact that they still live at home.
Millennials Aren’t Interested In Retiring
June 26, 2017
They’re out-saving Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, not to retire — but to work their dream jobs and travel.
Americans Can’t Stop Working – And Vacationing Won’t Help
June 23, 2017
Workplace burnout is up, yet vacations are just as stressful.
Student Loans: What America Doesn’t Know Is Killing Us
June 20, 2017
Most borrowers have no idea what they’ll owe in the future – or even how many years their loans are for
We Grade Our Retirement Plans On a Curve
June 19, 2017
Americans give themselves a passing grade on saving for retirement, but most are failing.
Millennials Out-Save Older Generations
June 16, 2017
They are more conservative with their money at younger ages than previous generations
Middle Class Millennials Struggle With Employment
June 13, 2017
Having a credit score under 700 is related to difficulties holding onto jobs and living on your own.
We Make Identity Theft Too Easy
June 9, 2017
More than half of Americans have been, or know, a victim of identity theft. They still barely protect themselves.
College Grads Moving Back To Mom’s And Dad’s
June 6, 2017
College graduates value their degrees even though they can’t afford to live on their own.
College Seniors Struggle To Pick Careers
June 2, 2017
One reason: They focus too much on class and not enough on what else colleges offer.
Banks At Highest Risk For Hack
May 30, 2017
Experts say it’s likely that multiple companies will be hacked at same time this year.
Competing For College Grads
May 26, 2017
Job growth is up, and companies are hiring recent college graduates for higher pay this year.
Baby Boomers Really Love Smartphones
May 23, 2017
They are more willing to give up financial stability for smartphones, than younger generations.
High Debt Gives Us High Anxiety
May 19, 2017
Most Americans don’t have a plan to deal with an average debt of $37,000.
Working on the Weekend
May 16, 2017
Almost three quarters of Americans put in a full day of work over the weekend every month.
Millennials Figure Out The Housing Market
April 25, 2017
They don’t believe in the “American Dream,” but want to move on with adulthood.
Bud On A Budget: Buyer Beware
April 20, 2017
If you search online for the best marijuana for your money, here’s a dirty little secret about the biggest pot websites.
We Can’t Afford to Live in Most Major Cities
April 18, 2017
Miami, Florida is the number one city in America where people struggle to live comfortably, but the median income isn’t high enough in 80 percent of our biggest cities.
Millennials Act Strange Around Tax Season
April 14, 2017
They finish their taxes early and save their refunds out of fear of messing up.
Student Loans Make Millennials Desperate
April 11, 2017
Nearly 90 percent of young employees would commit to an employer for 5 years – if it helped them pay back their debt.
Can’t Pick a Career? TV Can Help
April 7, 2017
Research shows nearly 25 percent of high school students pick their career based on something they saw on TV or in a movie.
When It Comes To Private School, We Don’t Mind The Costs
April 4, 2017
Tuition increases don’t affect school enrollment – if anything, they make schools seem more valuable.
Americans Pay To Prank On April Fools Day
March 31, 2017
Almost half of pranksters say they will pay money to pull off their jokes.
Educated And Employed
March 28, 2017
2017 shows the highest hiring rates for entry level jobs in 15 years.
Americans Dread Tax Season
March 24, 2017
Most of us are confident we can file our taxes, but we hate doing it.
What Does Your Cellphone Say About Your Credit Score?
March 21, 2017
Users with Apple products have higher FICO ratings than other smartphone companies.
Netflix Is More Valuable Than Cable TV
March 17, 2017
Almost half of cable subscribers feel it isn’t worth the money.
The Rudest Generation
March 10, 2017
Generation Z makes millennials look like saints — but they’re the most likely to reach out to businesses.
Ten States With Best Paid Teachers
March 8, 2017
Teachers living in Alaska and New York can make nearly twice as much as those living in Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Top 10 Cities To Live Car-Free
March 3, 2017
If you don’t mind public transportation or walking, you can live here much cheaper.
Millennials Struggle To Stay Calm At Work
February 28, 2017
Young professionals bear the brunt of increasing work-related stress.
6 Stupid Things That Can Cost You a Job
February 24, 2017
Asking the hiring manager where the nearest bar is located won’t get you in.
No More Rainy Day Funds
February 21, 2017
Most Americans aren’t financially prepared to handle an emergency expense. Cars and sickness are the worst.
Netflix Shows Are So Good, Couples Are Cheating
February 17, 2017
The majority of couples around the world are watching ahead of each other.
For Love of Money
February 14, 2017
Americans prefer financial stability over looks and fitness in romantic partners.
What Are You Drinking? Most Say Beer
February 10, 2017
Liquor and beer have always been go to drinks, but wine has become an acquired taste.