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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.

Women and Money: 6 Things Women Should Know about Money and Debt
6 Things Women Should Know about Money and Debt

May 24, 2025

From the gender pay gap to financial stress, find out what you need to know…

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Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession

June 8, 2025

It will come as no surprise to know that not all financial advice is good…

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Debt Relief Options
Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

June 3, 2025

Compare credit counseling and debt management plan (DMP) to debt settlement (debt relief) and bankruptcy.

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Why is my credit score different on different sites
Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?

May 25, 2025

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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Is a Debt Relief Program a Good Idea for You
Is a Debt Relief Program a Good Idea for You?

June 9, 2025

Is a debt relief program your best choice? Find out the pros and cons of each option so you can pick the path that’s right for you.

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Learn a New Language: The Language of Money

June 8, 2025

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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Debt Relief Options
Debt Relief Options

June 8, 2025

Debt relief options like debt settlement, debt management and bankruptcy can help you get rid of debt that you can’t afford.

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Maxed out credit cards
Maxed-Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It

June 9, 2025

Why is it bad to max out your credit card? Learn how to deal with maxed-out credit cards and get debt under control.

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes

June 8, 2025

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

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Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?
Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?

June 6, 2025

If you are facing a rough patch with your finances, maybe you need to change…

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