Christy Bieber
Christy Bieber
Freelance WriterChristy Bieber a freelance contributor to Moneywise, who has been writing professionally since 2008. She writes about everything related to money management and has been published by NY Post, Fox Business, USA Today, Forbes Advisor, Credible, Credit Karma, and more.
Christy Bieber a freelance contributor to Moneywise, who has been writing professionally since 2008. She writes about everything related to money management and has been published by NY Post, Fox Business, USA Today, Forbes Advisor, Credible, Credit Karma, and more. She has a JD from UCLA School of Law and a BA in English Media and Communications from the University of Rochester.
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Managing Money • Feb 27
Is your child’s partner entitled to your wealth? Here is how to use a trust to say no.
Find out if your child's partner can claim your estate and how a trust provides total protection
Managing Money • Feb 27
Is your child’s partner entitled to your wealth? Here is how to use a trust to say no.
Find out if your child's partner can claim your estate and how a trust provides total protection
Loans • Jan 20
My dad’s death revealed $90K in student loans — what happens to the debt and how RESPs can prevent this
What happens if you end up getting surprised with a student loan-sized debt you weren’t expecting?
Loans • Jan 20
My dad’s death revealed $90K in student loans — what happens to the debt and how RESPs can prevent this
What happens if you end up getting surprised with a student loan-sized debt you weren’t expecting?
Managing Money • Jan 14
Sandwich generation stress: Is caring for both our children and elderly parents ruining our retirement plans?
With the economy looking bleak, more and more middle-aged Canadians are facing tough trade-offs.
Managing Money • Jan 14
Sandwich generation stress: Is caring for both our children and elderly parents ruining our retirement plans?
With the economy looking bleak, more and more middle-aged Canadians are facing tough trade-offs.
Managing Money • Jan 13
How to protect and grow a $4 million inheritance so it lasts the rest of your life
Here's how Canadians can protect and grow a windfall
Managing Money • Jan 13
How to protect and grow a $4 million inheritance so it lasts the rest of your life
Here's how Canadians can protect and grow a windfall
Managing Money • Jan 09
A $500 monthly raise doesn’t always go far — here’s how to make extra income actually count
Making the most of a pay bump
Managing Money • Jan 09
A $500 monthly raise doesn’t always go far — here’s how to make extra income actually count
Making the most of a pay bump
Managing Money • Jan 05
Identity fraud at home: What to do when a parent leaves you with $5K of debt and a damaged credit score
A parent stealing the identity of their own child is more than a messy situation.
Managing Money • Jan 05
Identity fraud at home: What to do when a parent leaves you with $5K of debt and a damaged credit score
A parent stealing the identity of their own child is more than a messy situation.
Managing Money • Dec 20
I want my $2.5M estate to go to my son — not his wife. Can I legally ensure the inheritance stays with him?
Awkward family dynamics can complicate things
Managing Money • Dec 20
I want my $2.5M estate to go to my son — not his wife. Can I legally ensure the inheritance stays with him?
Awkward family dynamics can complicate things
Managing Money • Nov 28
Canadian man’s girlfriend offers to pay his $35K debt — here’s why Dave Ramsey says that’s a mistake
Ramsey wasted little time before shooting down this idea.
Managing Money • Nov 28
Canadian man’s girlfriend offers to pay his $35K debt — here’s why Dave Ramsey says that’s a mistake
Ramsey wasted little time before shooting down this idea.
Managing Money • Nov 26
Holiday shoppers are pulling back as money gets tight — here’s how to spend less and boost your savings now
Things are looking a little different this time of year
Managing Money • Nov 26
Holiday shoppers are pulling back as money gets tight — here’s how to spend less and boost your savings now
Things are looking a little different this time of year
Managing Money • Nov 12
Cardiologist earning $650K wants a $250K Porsche — Dave Ramsey explains a smarter way to satisfy that urge
“You deserve it when you can pay for it. Until then, you don’t deserve it"
Managing Money • Nov 12
Cardiologist earning $650K wants a $250K Porsche — Dave Ramsey explains a smarter way to satisfy that urge
“You deserve it when you can pay for it. Until then, you don’t deserve it"
Managing Money • Nov 04
Why so many middle-class Canadians feel one crisis away from collapse — and what you can do to get ahead
Don't let the fear of going broke keep you up at night.
Managing Money • Nov 04
Why so many middle-class Canadians feel one crisis away from collapse — and what you can do to get ahead
Don't let the fear of going broke keep you up at night.
News • Oct 22
Disney+ slaps Canadian customers with a price hike — are streaming platforms losing their lustre?
Despite recent controversies, the streaming service is still raising its price
News • Oct 22
Disney+ slaps Canadian customers with a price hike — are streaming platforms losing their lustre?
Despite recent controversies, the streaming service is still raising its price
Managing Money • Oct 17
Debt-free woman is called “Big Money” by family — here’s why Dave Ramsey explains it’s nothing to laugh at
What to do when money causes friction within your family
Managing Money • Oct 17
Debt-free woman is called “Big Money” by family — here’s why Dave Ramsey explains it’s nothing to laugh at
What to do when money causes friction within your family
Managing Money • Oct 15
My mother passed and left me with a $3.25M inheritance. How do I invest this windfall for the long term?
Putting that money to work, smartly
Managing Money • Oct 15
My mother passed and left me with a $3.25M inheritance. How do I invest this windfall for the long term?
Putting that money to work, smartly
Credit Cards • Oct 09
I have more than 20 credit cards. If I were to cancel a few, would my credit score take a huge hit?
As with most things, proceeding with caution is integral
Credit Cards • Oct 09
I have more than 20 credit cards. If I were to cancel a few, would my credit score take a huge hit?
As with most things, proceeding with caution is integral
Managing Money • Oct 09
My mom is 50 years old and only has $15,000 saved for retirement. How can I get her on the right track?
The sooner she gets started, the more secure she'll be later on
Managing Money • Oct 09
My mom is 50 years old and only has $15,000 saved for retirement. How can I get her on the right track?
The sooner she gets started, the more secure she'll be later on
Retirement • Oct 08
15% of Canadians over 65 still working as ‘retirement plans fall apart’
Cold turkey isn't to everyone's taste.
Retirement • Oct 08
15% of Canadians over 65 still working as ‘retirement plans fall apart’
Cold turkey isn't to everyone's taste.
Managing Money • Sep 26
Man tells Ramsey Show his 2 estranged sisters want a cut of their father’s massive $10M inheritance
Inherit some family drama.
Managing Money • Sep 26
Man tells Ramsey Show his 2 estranged sisters want a cut of their father’s massive $10M inheritance
Inherit some family drama.
Managing Money • Sep 17
Is it worth it to retire early from a job where I’m undervalued? Our experts weigh in
Here's the risk factors to be aware of when it comes to retiring early
Managing Money • Sep 17
Is it worth it to retire early from a job where I’m undervalued? Our experts weigh in
Here's the risk factors to be aware of when it comes to retiring early
Managing Money • Sep 05
I'm in my early 60s and I want to retire in 3 years or less — what are 5 financial boxes I need to check?
The clock is ticking. How many items have you checked off this list?
Managing Money • Sep 05
I'm in my early 60s and I want to retire in 3 years or less — what are 5 financial boxes I need to check?
The clock is ticking. How many items have you checked off this list?
Managing Money • Sep 02
Even with a six-figure income, debt can become a trap
He says he is burdened by what he owes, but refused to make lifestyle changes.
Managing Money • Sep 02
Even with a six-figure income, debt can become a trap
He says he is burdened by what he owes, but refused to make lifestyle changes.
Retirement • Jun 26
I'm 63 with $850K saved and retiring in 6 months — can I afford it or do I need to keep working part-time?
So, should you join the ranks of the un-retired, or will your $850,000 be enough?
Retirement • Jun 26
I'm 63 with $850K saved and retiring in 6 months — can I afford it or do I need to keep working part-time?
So, should you join the ranks of the un-retired, or will your $850,000 be enough?
Retirement • Jun 24
Should retirees rent or own their home?
Retirement author and YouTube host Geoff Schmidt advises following what he calls the 5x5x5 rule.
Retirement • Jun 24
Should retirees rent or own their home?
Retirement author and YouTube host Geoff Schmidt advises following what he calls the 5x5x5 rule.
Managing Money • May 30
Retired, on a fixed income, and my car is dying — how do I replace it without taking on risky debt?
Don't let your finances veer off track.
Managing Money • May 30
Retired, on a fixed income, and my car is dying — how do I replace it without taking on risky debt?
Don't let your finances veer off track.
Managing Money • May 28
Save for retirement, or build an emergency fund?
To figure out what’s best, let's get into the numbers.
Managing Money • May 28
Save for retirement, or build an emergency fund?
To figure out what’s best, let's get into the numbers.
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