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 • 15h ago
She offered $300K to buy her parents a home, but they demanded the cash — here's what experts say to do
What should you do when your attempt to give your parents the generous gift of a home backfires because they want the cash instead? Experts weigh in.
Managing Money • 15h ago
She offered $300K to buy her parents a home, but they demanded the cash — here's what experts say to do
What should you do when your attempt to give your parents the generous gift of a home backfires because they want the cash instead? Experts weigh in.
Managing Money • 16h ago
In-laws demand couple board their senior dog for a 2-week stay — at $50 a night, therapists say who should foot the bill
When burdensome in-laws take over your home and demand you board your dog, what should you do? Experts weigh in on how to handle the situation.
Managing Money • 16h ago
In-laws demand couple board their senior dog for a 2-week stay — at $50 a night, therapists say who should foot the bill
When burdensome in-laws take over your home and demand you board your dog, what should you do? Experts weigh in on how to handle the situation.
News • 16h ago
Texas law is clear: a neighbor who sells your parked motorcycle while you're on vacation faces serious theft charges
Going on vacation doesn't give your neighbor the right to take your motorcycle. Here’s how you should handle it.
News • 16h ago
Texas law is clear: a neighbor who sells your parked motorcycle while you're on vacation faces serious theft charges
Going on vacation doesn't give your neighbor the right to take your motorcycle. Here’s how you should handle it.
Managing Money • 19h ago
He borrowed $15,000 from his brother, lost it all day trading and kept lying — here's how to recover
If you borrowed money from your brother to help you get out of debt and you didn't, what can you do to make the situation right?
Managing Money • 19h ago
He borrowed $15,000 from his brother, lost it all day trading and kept lying — here's how to recover
If you borrowed money from your brother to help you get out of debt and you didn't, what can you do to make the situation right?
Managing Money • 19h ago
Some Lyft and Uber drivers are charging passengers for damage that never happened — how to dispute it
Imagine being found responsible for vomiting in a rideshare when you weren't the passenger who did it. This is happening to a lot of customers, and it comes at a cost.
Managing Money • 19h ago
Some Lyft and Uber drivers are charging passengers for damage that never happened — how to dispute it
Imagine being found responsible for vomiting in a rideshare when you weren't the passenger who did it. This is happening to a lot of customers, and it comes at a cost.
News • Aug 17
I stayed for 8 years and got a $2,600 raise. A colleague who quit got $15,000 more. Do I have to leave to get paid?
If your company isn't rewarding your loyalty, could leaving be the only solution that makes sense to get a real raise?
News • Aug 17
I stayed for 8 years and got a $2,600 raise. A colleague who quit got $15,000 more. Do I have to leave to get paid?
If your company isn't rewarding your loyalty, could leaving be the only solution that makes sense to get a real raise?
Managing Money • Aug 16
A $10,000 surgery could save a 12-year-old dog's life — but one spouse calls it a waste of money
Americans are spending more than ever on animals and saving a loved one may be worth the price. But the issue of whether to get care for an old dog goes far beyond the financial.
Managing Money • Aug 16
A $10,000 surgery could save a 12-year-old dog's life — but one spouse calls it a waste of money
Americans are spending more than ever on animals and saving a loved one may be worth the price. But the issue of whether to get care for an old dog goes far beyond the financial.
Managing Money • Aug 15
An attorney explains what a restaurant actually owes you when a server spills food on your lap
Imagine a server dumping a plate of spaghetti on you and offering nothing but an apology. Here’s what you can and unfortunately can’t do about it.
Managing Money • Aug 15
An attorney explains what a restaurant actually owes you when a server spills food on your lap
Imagine a server dumping a plate of spaghetti on you and offering nothing but an apology. Here’s what you can and unfortunately can’t do about it.
Retirement • Aug 15
Suze Orman says AI could force you out of your job before 65 — and retiring early costs you each year
Forced early retirement can wreak havoc on your finances, so Suze Orman warns that you shouldn't expect to work too long — especially in the age of AI.
Retirement • Aug 15
Suze Orman says AI could force you out of your job before 65 — and retiring early costs you each year
Forced early retirement can wreak havoc on your finances, so Suze Orman warns that you shouldn't expect to work too long — especially in the age of AI.
Real Estate • Aug 15
Real estate lawyers reveal why calling police won't help when a previous owner refuses to leave your new home
If you let a former owner stay in a home you bought, you face big problems if they don't leave. Experts say calling the police isn't the answer, so do this instead.
Real Estate • Aug 15
Real estate lawyers reveal why calling police won't help when a previous owner refuses to leave your new home
If you let a former owner stay in a home you bought, you face big problems if they don't leave. Experts say calling the police isn't the answer, so do this instead.
Retirement • 24891 views
My girlfriend is 67, and I’d like to marry her — but if I do, will she lose the divorced spousal benefits she gets now?
Experts say there's more to consider when deciding whether getting married makes sense.
Retirement • 24891 views
My girlfriend is 67, and I’d like to marry her — but if I do, will she lose the divorced spousal benefits she gets now?
Experts say there's more to consider when deciding whether getting married makes sense.
Retirement • Aug 14
Financial advisors say $900K can be enough to retire — but only if you stop obsessing over the $1 million milestone
While $1 million used to seem rich, Americans now think they'll need much more to retire. But is $1 million really not enough to retire on, or is that a myth?
Retirement • Aug 14
Financial advisors say $900K can be enough to retire — but only if you stop obsessing over the $1 million milestone
While $1 million used to seem rich, Americans now think they'll need much more to retire. But is $1 million really not enough to retire on, or is that a myth?
News • Aug 13
AI token scams offer 90% discounts but route your prompts through unauthorized sites that may leak data to China
If you're looking for discounts on AI, you could find yourself facing a real threat to your security. Here's what you need to know about a growing and dangerous scam.
News • Aug 13
AI token scams offer 90% discounts but route your prompts through unauthorized sites that may leak data to China
If you're looking for discounts on AI, you could find yourself facing a real threat to your security. Here's what you need to know about a growing and dangerous scam.
Life • Aug 10
My friend ‘won’ a $700 jackpot on my antique slot machine. I said he can’t keep the cash — now he’s threatening to sue
If your friend plays a slot machine and "wins" at your house, do you have to pay the promised funds, or are you off the hook since you aren't a casino?
Life • Aug 10
My friend ‘won’ a $700 jackpot on my antique slot machine. I said he can’t keep the cash — now he’s threatening to sue
If your friend plays a slot machine and "wins" at your house, do you have to pay the promised funds, or are you off the hook since you aren't a casino?
Retirement • Aug 09
You're wealthy and eligible for Social Security — here's why declining your benefit could be a costly mistake
Declining Social Security often makes little financial sense, and there may be better ways to use the money.
Retirement • Aug 09
You're wealthy and eligible for Social Security — here's why declining your benefit could be a costly mistake
Declining Social Security often makes little financial sense, and there may be better ways to use the money.
Managing Money • Aug 09
Attorneys say no one can force you to be an executor — here's exactly how to step down from a will
Should you serve as the executor of an estate for a sister you're no longer getting along with? Experts say you can decline this role, despite your sister's wishes.
Managing Money • Aug 09
Attorneys say no one can force you to be an executor — here's exactly how to step down from a will
Should you serve as the executor of an estate for a sister you're no longer getting along with? Experts say you can decline this role, despite your sister's wishes.
Managing Money • Aug 09
25.2 million adults now live with their parents — experts say rent should be 'non-negotiable' even for family
Sometimes, when adult children don’t pull their weight, multigenerational living arrangements don't work out. Here’s how parents can handle those tough situations.
Managing Money • Aug 09
25.2 million adults now live with their parents — experts say rent should be 'non-negotiable' even for family
Sometimes, when adult children don’t pull their weight, multigenerational living arrangements don't work out. Here’s how parents can handle those tough situations.
Managing Money • Aug 09
A remote job sent a $4,000 check for office equipment after one email interview — experts explain how the scam works
Since remote work has become a popular option, and one many employees prefer, work-from-home scams have increased. Find out how to tell if a job offer is suspicious.
Managing Money • Aug 09
A remote job sent a $4,000 check for office equipment after one email interview — experts explain how the scam works
Since remote work has become a popular option, and one many employees prefer, work-from-home scams have increased. Find out how to tell if a job offer is suspicious.
Real Estate • Aug 09
340,000 U.S. homes were inherited in 2025 — but a mortgage lien can lead to foreclosure if heirs don't act fast
Inheriting a home doesn't necessarily mean that you get to keep it.
Real Estate • Aug 09
340,000 U.S. homes were inherited in 2025 — but a mortgage lien can lead to foreclosure if heirs don't act fast
Inheriting a home doesn't necessarily mean that you get to keep it.
Life • Aug 08
Etiquette experts explain why a $500-per-plate wedding doesn't mean you owe a $1,000 gift
If you're invited to an expensive wedding, does that mean you need to bring an expensive gift? Etiquette experts weigh in on what's appropriate.
Life • Aug 08
Etiquette experts explain why a $500-per-plate wedding doesn't mean you owe a $1,000 gift
If you're invited to an expensive wedding, does that mean you need to bring an expensive gift? Etiquette experts weigh in on what's appropriate.
Life • Aug 08
My daughter eloped, and now she wants to throw a party to celebrate. She wants me to pay for it, but I'm hurt. What now?
If an elopement caused hurt feelings, should you punish your daughter for not inviting you to the big event, or should you pay for her party to share her joy going forward? Experts weigh in.
Life • Aug 08
My daughter eloped, and now she wants to throw a party to celebrate. She wants me to pay for it, but I'm hurt. What now?
If an elopement caused hurt feelings, should you punish your daughter for not inviting you to the big event, or should you pay for her party to share her joy going forward? Experts weigh in.
Managing Money • Aug 03
Experts say putting every dollar toward $35,000 in credit card debt could backfire — here's another approach
If you have $35,000 in credit card debt and no savings, jumping right into paying it off may seem like the right move. But it's actually important to find a balance.
Managing Money • Aug 03
Experts say putting every dollar toward $35,000 in credit card debt could backfire — here's another approach
If you have $35,000 in credit card debt and no savings, jumping right into paying it off may seem like the right move. But it's actually important to find a balance.
Retirement • Aug 03
A $65,000 401(k) projects just $4,300 in annual retirement income — here's why that number is wildly misleading
Income estimates on 401(k) statements are based on current balance, not future contributions. This may discourage saving, but experts say there are good reasons for it, and ways to address concerns.
Retirement • Aug 03
A $65,000 401(k) projects just $4,300 in annual retirement income — here's why that number is wildly misleading
Income estimates on 401(k) statements are based on current balance, not future contributions. This may discourage saving, but experts say there are good reasons for it, and ways to address concerns.
Retirement • Aug 03
Dave Ramsey tells a 65-year-old who lost $500,000 to her husband's day trading to 'reset her narrative'
If your spouse loses your retirement savings at $500K, this can require a major re-evaluation of your life. Dave Ramsey recommends reassessing your narrative in this situation.
Retirement • Aug 03
Dave Ramsey tells a 65-year-old who lost $500,000 to her husband's day trading to 'reset her narrative'
If your spouse loses your retirement savings at $500K, this can require a major re-evaluation of your life. Dave Ramsey recommends reassessing your narrative in this situation.
Retirement • Aug 03
I'm 60 and just received a $400,000 windfall — but it's the only money I’ve got for retirement. Can I make this work?
A $400,000 windfall may seem like a lifeline when you're 60 and have no other assets — but you'll need to be careful about how you manage it.
Retirement • Aug 03
I'm 60 and just received a $400,000 windfall — but it's the only money I’ve got for retirement. Can I make this work?
A $400,000 windfall may seem like a lifeline when you're 60 and have no other assets — but you'll need to be careful about how you manage it.
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