Christy Bieber
Christy Bieber
Freelance WriterChristy Bieber has 15 years of experience as a personal finance and legal writer. She has written for many publications including Forbes, Kilplinger, CNN, WSJ, Credit Karma, Insurify and more.
Christy Bieber has 15 years of experience as a personal finance and legal writer. She has written for many publications including Forbes, Kilplinger, CNN, WSJ, Credit Karma, Insurify and more. In addition to writing for the web, she has also ghostwritten textbooks and worked as a legal studies professor. She has a JD from UCLA School of Law, and a BA in English Media and Communications from the University of Rochester. She and her husband have two kids and two dogs, and split their time between Pennsylvania and Florida.
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Managing Money • Jul 06
A couple owes $200,000 in student loans at 64 — and they'd need $700K in savings to comfortably cover the payments
A growing number of people are reaching retirement age and still have student loan debt. What should you do if you're one of them?
Managing Money • Jul 06
A couple owes $200,000 in student loans at 64 — and they'd need $700K in savings to comfortably cover the payments
A growing number of people are reaching retirement age and still have student loan debt. What should you do if you're one of them?
Managing Money • Jul 06
Her husband won't combine finances and thinks a $1,000 allowance is enough. But here’s the real problem they face
A couple's money conflicts led to intimacy issues and threats of divorce, but financial guru Ramit Sethi found the root of their conflict and helped them set clearer boundaries. His advice paid off.
Managing Money • Jul 06
Her husband won't combine finances and thinks a $1,000 allowance is enough. But here’s the real problem they face
A couple's money conflicts led to intimacy issues and threats of divorce, but financial guru Ramit Sethi found the root of their conflict and helped them set clearer boundaries. His advice paid off.
Managing Money • 43822 views
Stores raised $275 million for charity by asking you to donate at checkout — but not all shoppers appreciate the prompt
If you feel like every store is asking you to give money to charity, you aren't imagining it. Point-of-sale giving has nearly doubled and not everyone is happy about it.
Managing Money • 43822 views
Stores raised $275 million for charity by asking you to donate at checkout — but not all shoppers appreciate the prompt
If you feel like every store is asking you to give money to charity, you aren't imagining it. Point-of-sale giving has nearly doubled and not everyone is happy about it.
Managing Money • Jul 06
Expensive bachelor parties and suits can leave groomsmen with a hefty bill — a financial coach says speak up
Weddings and money can both be sensitive subjects. Find out what to do if you can't afford your best man duties.
Managing Money • Jul 06
Expensive bachelor parties and suits can leave groomsmen with a hefty bill — a financial coach says speak up
Weddings and money can both be sensitive subjects. Find out what to do if you can't afford your best man duties.
Managing Money • Jul 05
A bigger tax hit to save in interest — why raiding your 401(k) to pay off credit cards can backfire badly
If you're thinking about using your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt, you could be making a big mistake. Learn the downsides and explore other options.
Managing Money • Jul 05
A bigger tax hit to save in interest — why raiding your 401(k) to pay off credit cards can backfire badly
If you're thinking about using your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt, you could be making a big mistake. Learn the downsides and explore other options.
Managing Money • 46421 views
He's 50 with $500K saved and dreams of retiring at 62 — but the math tells a different story
If you have $500,000 at 50 and hope to retire at 62, it could very well be doable, but you need clear income goals and a commitment to investing. Is putting 6% of your income into savings enough?
Managing Money • 46421 views
He's 50 with $500K saved and dreams of retiring at 62 — but the math tells a different story
If you have $500,000 at 50 and hope to retire at 62, it could very well be doable, but you need clear income goals and a commitment to investing. Is putting 6% of your income into savings enough?
Managing Money • Jul 05
If a parent dies, their iPad may hold key financial records. Here’s why it takes a court order to get access
A death certificate won’t grant access to their digital estate either.
Managing Money • Jul 05
If a parent dies, their iPad may hold key financial records. Here’s why it takes a court order to get access
A death certificate won’t grant access to their digital estate either.
Managing Money • Jul 04
1.25 million kids have their Social Security Numbers stolen — and 75% of the time, the thief is someone they know
If your identity is stolen as a kid, you could be left with real and serious problems to deal with once you reach adulthood.
Managing Money • Jul 04
1.25 million kids have their Social Security Numbers stolen — and 75% of the time, the thief is someone they know
If your identity is stolen as a kid, you could be left with real and serious problems to deal with once you reach adulthood.
Managing Money • Jul 04
77% of companies are pushing AI on workers — employment lawyers say you have almost no right to refuse
Older workers may have their careers cut short by AI, as adapting to such a major change could be too big of an adjustment after decades in the workforce.
Managing Money • Jul 04
77% of companies are pushing AI on workers — employment lawyers say you have almost no right to refuse
Older workers may have their careers cut short by AI, as adapting to such a major change could be too big of an adjustment after decades in the workforce.
Managing Money • Jul 01
A $250,000 'forgivable' employer loan breaks down to just $25,000 a year — and can come with a hefty tax bill
If your company offers a forgivable loan for 10 years, are there any career pitfalls to watch out for? Here's what you need to know about the windfall.
Managing Money • Jul 01
A $250,000 'forgivable' employer loan breaks down to just $25,000 a year — and can come with a hefty tax bill
If your company offers a forgivable loan for 10 years, are there any career pitfalls to watch out for? Here's what you need to know about the windfall.
Life • Jun 30
Paris Hilton built a 300-sq-ft mansion with a chandelier for her dogs on her $63M estate
Like a Barbie Dream House for dogs.
Life • Jun 30
Paris Hilton built a 300-sq-ft mansion with a chandelier for her dogs on her $63M estate
Like a Barbie Dream House for dogs.
Managing Money • Jun 30
53% of couples clash over when to retire — therapists and advisors say the fix starts here
If your spouse wants you to keep working, it can create a lot of conflict in a marriage. Therapists suggest getting to the root of each person's needs to find compromise.
Managing Money • Jun 30
53% of couples clash over when to retire — therapists and advisors say the fix starts here
If your spouse wants you to keep working, it can create a lot of conflict in a marriage. Therapists suggest getting to the root of each person's needs to find compromise.
Managing Money • Jun 29
She booked a non-refundable trip, then got called back to the office — lawyers say she's likely out of luck
As more companies put return-to-office mandates in place, workers are finding plans upended. But does an employer have any responsibility for the costs?
Managing Money • Jun 29
She booked a non-refundable trip, then got called back to the office — lawyers say she's likely out of luck
As more companies put return-to-office mandates in place, workers are finding plans upended. But does an employer have any responsibility for the costs?
Managing Money • Jun 29
A grandma wants to gift $50K in stock for her grandson's college — but $25,000 in hidden gains could trigger a tax trap
Nearly half of bachelor's degree holders owe more than $25,000 in student loans. Family money can help — but gifting appreciated stock the wrong way could trigger a surprise tax bill.
Managing Money • Jun 29
A grandma wants to gift $50K in stock for her grandson's college — but $25,000 in hidden gains could trigger a tax trap
Nearly half of bachelor's degree holders owe more than $25,000 in student loans. Family money can help — but gifting appreciated stock the wrong way could trigger a surprise tax bill.
News • Jun 28
The $2.4B grocery sushi industry has a dark side — and a new lawsuit exposes what workers were left with
Five grocery-store sushi companies are being sued by San Diego County for a failure to pay their workers fair wages.
News • Jun 28
The $2.4B grocery sushi industry has a dark side — and a new lawsuit exposes what workers were left with
Five grocery-store sushi companies are being sued by San Diego County for a failure to pay their workers fair wages.
Managing Money • Jun 28
I’m the sole heir to a broke aunt — does this mean I’ll inherit her debts and ruin my own finances?
Inheriting money can improve your finances, but sometimes you’ll be responsible for an estate that is in the red. Here’s what to do.
Managing Money • Jun 28
I’m the sole heir to a broke aunt — does this mean I’ll inherit her debts and ruin my own finances?
Inheriting money can improve your finances, but sometimes you’ll be responsible for an estate that is in the red. Here’s what to do.
Investing • Jun 27
A seminar told a couple in their 60s annuities outperform stocks — a wealth manager says it's not that simple
Choosing whether annuities or stocks are better depends on what metrics you're using to measure.
Investing • Jun 27
A seminar told a couple in their 60s annuities outperform stocks — a wealth manager says it's not that simple
Choosing whether annuities or stocks are better depends on what metrics you're using to measure.
Managing Money • Jun 24
She's 21, spent $25,000 on a used car, and the engine blew 3 hours later — now she's $10K upside down
What happens if you buy a used car and immediately face serious problems with it. How can you get out of the situation and do you have any recourse?
Managing Money • Jun 24
She's 21, spent $25,000 on a used car, and the engine blew 3 hours later — now she's $10K upside down
What happens if you buy a used car and immediately face serious problems with it. How can you get out of the situation and do you have any recourse?
News • Jun 22
Our retirement countdown says we’re ready at 59 and 60 — but how do we actually know?
The numbers may say you’re ready, but a healthy nest egg is only part of the equation.
News • Jun 22
Our retirement countdown says we’re ready at 59 and 60 — but how do we actually know?
The numbers may say you’re ready, but a healthy nest egg is only part of the equation.
Managing Money • Jun 21
She tried to cancel her gym membership but no one was there — now a billing company won't stop charging her
If your gym makes cancelling your membership impossible, you have legal rights. The gym can't keep charging you, and you should take action to stop it.
Managing Money • Jun 21
She tried to cancel her gym membership but no one was there — now a billing company won't stop charging her
If your gym makes cancelling your membership impossible, you have legal rights. The gym can't keep charging you, and you should take action to stop it.
Managing Money • Jun 21
Vet bills have jumped 44% since 2019, and retirees with sick pets are caught between love and going broke
Veterinary care costs are rising faster than inflation, leaving seniors facing difficult choices when beloved pets get sick. Here's what retired pet owners can do.
Managing Money • Jun 21
Vet bills have jumped 44% since 2019, and retirees with sick pets are caught between love and going broke
Veterinary care costs are rising faster than inflation, leaving seniors facing difficult choices when beloved pets get sick. Here's what retired pet owners can do.
Managing Money • Jun 20
I spent $200K upgrading my elderly parents' home — here's what the IRS actually lets me deduct
You may be able to claim tax breaks for making medically necessary updates to a parent's home, but it depends on other financial support you provide.
Managing Money • Jun 20
I spent $200K upgrading my elderly parents' home — here's what the IRS actually lets me deduct
You may be able to claim tax breaks for making medically necessary updates to a parent's home, but it depends on other financial support you provide.
News • 22191 views
An 87-year-old Pennsylvania man turns down a $1.6 million scratch-off payday — taking $10,000 a month for life instead
Experts say opting for the monthly sum might have actually been the octogenarian’s best bet.
News • 22191 views
An 87-year-old Pennsylvania man turns down a $1.6 million scratch-off payday — taking $10,000 a month for life instead
Experts say opting for the monthly sum might have actually been the octogenarian’s best bet.
Managing Money • Jun 14
One big 401(k) withdrawal could push your Medicare premiums from $202.90 to $689.90 a month
Medicare premiums could be pushed up with a large 401(k) distribution because of IRMAA. Here's what you can do to try to avoid this outcome.
Managing Money • Jun 14
One big 401(k) withdrawal could push your Medicare premiums from $202.90 to $689.90 a month
Medicare premiums could be pushed up with a large 401(k) distribution because of IRMAA. Here's what you can do to try to avoid this outcome.
Real Estate • Jun 14
Zillow valued her home at $1.5M, but neighbors sell for $800K or less — agents say just ignore it
If your Zestimate is off, it can sometimes hurt your ability to sell your home. Here's what you need to know about Zillow's estimates.
Real Estate • Jun 14
Zillow valued her home at $1.5M, but neighbors sell for $800K or less — agents say just ignore it
If your Zestimate is off, it can sometimes hurt your ability to sell your home. Here's what you need to know about Zillow's estimates.
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