Christy Bieber

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

Passing up a 401(k) match is a big deal, but there may be times to focus on debt first.

If your debt feels unmanageable, debt settlement or consolidation could help. Here’s who qualifies and how to choose.

Are your Social Security benefits at risk if you don't pay creditors? See which benefits are protected from garnishment.

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

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

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

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

Too much house, too little money: How being house poor can harm your future.

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