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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.

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

March 11, 2026

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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Can You Fall Behind With a High Credit Score?
Can You Fall Behind With a High Credit Score?

February 13, 2026

People with high credit scores are falling behind on credit card payments. Here’s what it means, and how to handle it.

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Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement or Consolidation Programs?
Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement or Consolidation Programs?

February 14, 2026

If your debt feels unmanageable, debt settlement or consolidation could help. Here’s who qualifies and how to choose.

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Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?
Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?

February 14, 2026

It’s possible to inherit someone else’s credit card debt. Find out if any of the reasons might apply to you.

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Debt Consolidation Without a Loan
Debt Consolidation Without a Loan

February 14, 2026

You can bundle and streamline debt payments without a debt consolidation loan. Here's how it’s done.

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

February 15, 2026

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

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How to Settle Debt with Creditors
How to Settle Debt With Creditors

March 7, 2026

If you have unsecured debt that’s become overwhelming, debt settlement could be a way to get rid of it. Here's how.

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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

February 17, 2026

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

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

February 17, 2026

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

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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

February 17, 2026

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

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