Author: Joe Pye
Mom suggested I pay tuition with my credit card & I listened
Written by: Joe Pye
College was a confusing time: I took the first steps to figure out who I wanted to be in my adult life but still had …
How I paid off $22K in debt in less than 2 years
Written by: Joe Pye
For the past five years, I’ve been reporting on research that shows how bad the average American’s financial habits are and offer solutions to their …
Bad weather plus inflation could be a disaster for your wallet
Written by: Joe Pye
Record-high inflation rates have hit Americans where it hurts: their wallet. What happens if they’re hit with a superstorm? Many fear it’ll flood their credit …
Here’s why credit card payments are plummeting as debt surges
Written by: Joe Pye
Proof of the financial fallout from the past several years is starting to show in a startling way. Credit card debt and interest rates …
Inflation’s surprising silver lining for American vacations
Written by: Joe Pye
A vacation is a great escape from reality. But there’s no escaping rising inflation. As gas prices and costs of living continue to soar, …
How ‘long Covid’ is hitting Americans in the wallet
Written by: Joe Pye
The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released …
Living paycheck-to-paycheck? It may be time to do this
Written by: Joe Pye
Inflation is so high, even six-figure earners are living paycheck to paycheck. Pollsters from fintech companies PYMENTS and LendingClub partnered to quiz Americans on …
The rich are most likely to stay rich in these states. Here’s why
Written by: Joe Pye
If you’re wealthy in Florida or Tennessee, you’re more likely to stay wealthy. Both states have zero to very little income tax. Meaning high-income …
Inflation is clobbering both broke & wealthy Americans. Here’s why
Written by: Joe Pye
Americans from all income levels already can’t handle the price of gasoline. Sadly, they’re likely to hover in the same price range going into the …
How to spot sketchy money advice on this popular platform
Written by: Joe Pye
Brandon Schlichter insists it’s easy to become a millionaire. He says he did it – starting with just a credit card. Now he owns a newspaper, …
This fear is causing workers to jump ship. Here’s how employers can stop it
Written by: Joe Pye
For companies to have a robust workforce, they may have no choice but to evolve with the virus. Pollsters from technology company Honeywell asked 3,000 office workers worldwide …
10 ways to make your paycheck go further
Written by: Joe Pye
Financial stress holds many Americans back from achieving career goals and, in turn, life goals. But there are often overlooked ways employers may help. After a …
5 dumb ways to pay credit credit debt (& what to do instead)
Written by: Joe Pye
Paying your credit card off monthly to earn rewards is a smart use of plastic, but keeping a revolving balance isn’t. The same goes for ways to pay …
9 money experts share their tips for debt-free living
Written by: Joe Pye
Good Morning America recently aired a segment called “Insta-Debt Free? How Social Media Can Help You Shed The Debt.” The spotlight was on a woman using …
Boomers dealing with debt collectors need to read this
Written by: Joe Pye
From 2000 to 2004, Steve Abraham spent his life savings caring for his dying brother. When Abraham’s brother got sick in 2000, he left his job to …
Want to own a ghost town? These are for sale right now
Written by: Joe Pye
These towns are considered “unincorporated,” meaning they aren’t part of a local government. That means even if the price is good, the unique nature of these …
11 money lessons you can learn from these famous failures
Written by: Joe Pye
The road to success is paved with hard knocks and setbacks. Failure doesn’t define you, but the way you respond to it does. Here is advice …
