Christy Bieber

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

Not being able to pay your bills is scary, but you can take action. Start with these tips.

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

When you’re drowning in debt, there’s a lifesaver to grab. Here are your options when your debt is too big.

Far too many people end up with holiday debt regrets, but you can avoid them with careful budgeting and smart shopping.

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

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

For more financial security in your golden years, follow these seven simple steps to save more for retirement, starting today.

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

A rule keeping medical debt off credit reports has been struck down by the courts, but some protections remain in place.