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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.

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?

October 23, 2026

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

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

October 23, 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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Why Knowing How to Cut Expenses Isn't Enough to Get You Out of Debt
Knowing How to Reduce Monthly Expenses to Pay Off Debt Isn't Enough

November 10, 2026

If you’ve cut all you can and it’s not enough, check out these other ways to handle debt.

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Common Tax-Filing Mistakes
Common Tax-Filing Mistakes and How to Reduce the Chance of Making One

October 30, 2026

Tax returns are often complicated. Learn about some common mistakes—and how to avoid them.

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Why Your Debt Payoff Plan Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
Debt Payoff Plan Isn’t Working: How to Fix It

November 10, 2026

If your debt payoff plan is causing you frustration, we’ll show you some solutions to get on a successful path.

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I Went From Late Payments to an 810 Credit Score. Here's How
I Went From Late Payments to an 810 Credit Score. Here's How

October 31, 2026

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

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Here's Why You Shouldn't Make Minimum Payments on a $10,000 Credit Card Balance
The Shocking Math: Here's Why You Shouldn't Make Minimum Payments on a $10,000 Credit Card Balance

October 31, 2026

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

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This Is the One Thing You Should Never Do When You're Dealing with Debt
This Is the One Thing You Should Never Do When You're Dealing with Debt

November 1, 2026

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

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

November 1, 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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Debt Consolidation Without a Loan
Debt Consolidation Without a Loan

November 2, 2026

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

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