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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.

How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep and a Hamster Wheel of Debt
How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep and a Hamster Wheel of Debt

April 1, 2026

When you finally get out of debt, you don't want to dive back into borrowing too much again. Here's how you can avoid falling back into the debt trap.

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How to Budget to Pay Off Debt
How to Budget to Pay Off Debt

April 2, 2026

Making a realistic budget that prioritizes debt payoff is often the best and fastest way to become debt-free.

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How to Save Your Home From Foreclosure
How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure

April 18, 2026

If foreclosure is a possibility, stay calm and consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here’s how it could help save your home.

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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?

April 18, 2026

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

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