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Christy Bieber

Financial content writer

Christy Bieber has been writing about personal finance and law for 16 years. She has a JD from UCLA School of Law with a focus on business law, and a BA in English, Media & Communications from the University of Rochester, as well as a Certificate of Business Administration.

10 Holiday Shopping Debt Traps You Need to Avoid
10 Holiday Shopping Debt Traps You Need to Avoid

December 9, 2025

Far too many people end up with holiday debt regrets, but you can avoid them with careful budgeting and smart shopping.

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Your Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Your Emergency Financial First Aid Kit

December 10, 2025

In an emergency, you need to keep yourself, your family, and your financial future safe.…

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Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Coming?
Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Coming?

December 2, 2025

While President-elect Biden has expressed strong support for student debt forgiveness, there are still a…

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6 Fun Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Debt Payoff Journey
6 Fun Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Debt Payoff Journey

December 2, 2025

Making debt payoff fun could help you stay motivated to say goodbye to your creditors for good.

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Government Shutdown: What Can Federal Workers Do If They Can't Pay Their Bills?
Government Shutdown: What Can Federal Workers Do If They Can't Pay Their Bills?

November 17, 2025

If you're facing a temporary pause to your paychecks during a government shutdown, what can you do?

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2025 Guide

December 8, 2025

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

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3 Reasons People Stay In Debt
4 Reasons People Stay In Debt (and What To Do About It)

December 2, 2025

People get into debt for many reasons. But sometimes, they stay in debt because they…

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Recovering from a Contractor Gone Wrong…Without Bankruptcy
Recovering from a Contractor Gone Wrong…Without Bankruptcy

December 2, 2025

When a contractor takes you for a ride, you have options to fix your finances. Find out more.

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6 Steps to Finally Get Rid of Your Debt in 2025
6 Steps to Finally Get Rid of Your Debt in 2026

December 2, 2025

If debt is weighing you down, you have options, from payback plans to debt relief. Get the details here.

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