Christy Bieber

A rule keeping medical debt off credit reports has been struck down by the courts, but some protections remain in place.

Are your Social Security benefits at risk if you don't pay creditors? See which benefits are protected from garnishment.

Financial planning is important for everyone—whether you're wealthy or not.

The debt snowball approach focuses on psychology not math, but how big is the cost of choosing it over alternatives?

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

Can you move from late payments to excellent credit? Absolutely. Here's how I did it.

Credit card minimum payments can keep you in debt for decades. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.

When you need a fistful of cash to fix a financial problem, there’s one cookie jar you shouldn’t reach into.

When you’re drowning in debt, there’s a lifesaver to grab. Here are your options when your debt is too big.

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