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Christy Bieber

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Christy Bieber is a contributing Motley Fool retirement and Social Security expert covering retirement planning, 401(k)s, IRAs, and other personal finance topics. Christy has written about finance since 2008 and previously taught business courses at Bryant & Stratton College. She holds a law degree from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in English, media, and communication with a certificate in business management from the University of Rochester. In law school, she earned three CALI Awards for Excellence for the highest scores in civil procedure and contract law exams.

Recent Articles by Christy Bieber

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Aug 29, 2025 by Christy Bieber

If I Could Give Retirees 1 Piece of Advice on Social Security, It Would Be This

The key thing to remember about Social Security is that the purpose of the benefits is to enable you to have the best retirement possible.

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Aug 27, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Your 2026 COLA Is On Track to Break a 30-Year Streak

While Cost-of-Living Adjustments are the norm for Social Security retirees, the 2026 COLA will do something that hasn't been done for a generation.

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Aug 26, 2025 by Christy Bieber

2026 Social Security COLA On Track to Be $3,792 Short

The 2026 COLA will be smaller than it should be, and retirees will feel the pinch.

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Aug 6, 2025 by Christy Bieber

You Have Less Than 6 Months to Prepare for These Social Security Changes

Social Security is going to be changing in important ways in 2026. Here are three big changes you need to start getting ready for.

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Aug 5, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Your Social Security Benefits Should be $4,442 Higher Per Year

Retirees are getting far less in Social Security benefits than they should be.

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Aug 2, 2025 by Christy Bieber

This Is Exactly When You'll Find Out Your 2026 Social Security COLA

Social Security COLAs are crucial to retirees' financial security.

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Aug 2, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Is Your 401(k) Balance Bigger or Smaller Than Others Your Age?

Your retirement account balance should get bigger as you get older. But how do you compare to other people within your age range?

Jul 31, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Some Retirees Get $5,108 in Social Security. Here's How to Be One of Them

In 2025, the maximum Social Security benefit is $5,108. Here is what you would need to do to get such a large check.

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Jul 31, 2025 by Christy Bieber

3 Retirement Rules of Thumb You Should Ignore

While you'll often hear these common rules about retirement, you should likely ignore them as they may not be right for you -- or for most people.

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Jul 30, 2025 by Christy Bieber

How Does Your 401(k) Balance Compare to Those of Others Who Earn the Same Income?

To make sure you're investing enough in your 401(k), check out how you're doing compared with others in your income bracket.

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Jul 16, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Full Retirement Age for Getting Social Security

When can you retire and collect Social Security? It depends on when you were born.

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Jul 9, 2025 by Christy Bieber

I Just Hit $20,000 Annually -- Am I Ready to Retire in 8 Years?

Earning $20,000 in dividend income is an impressive accomplishment, but there's more to do to ensure he's ready for retirement.

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Jul 6, 2025 by Christy Bieber

I Earn $250,000 a Year But Feel Miserable -- Why Am I Struggling With My Financial Success?

A Reddit user with a $250,000 annual income is unhappy with his work-life balance -- but can he quit the rat race?

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Jul 6, 2025 by Christy Bieber

I'm Retiring at 45: Here's How We Prepped for Early Retirement and Our Financial Journey

Early retirement is possible, but this Reddit poster shows that it requires careful planning.

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Jul 5, 2025 by Christy Bieber

What I Wish I Knew Before Inheriting $2.25 Million: Insights From Others Who've Been There

A Reddit user wants advice on preparing for a large inheritance, but he may be taking the wrong approach.

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Jul 4, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Should I Choose the Higher-Paying Sales Role, or Stay in My Comfortable Job? My $3M Net Worth Dilemma.

A Reddit user with millions in net worth is facing a tough career choice -- but when you look at the details, it seems like there may be a clear answer.

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Jul 4, 2025 by Christy Bieber

After 15 Years of Grinding, I Have $10 Million but Am Burned Out. What Are My Options?

A Reddit user with a $10 million net worth isn't very happy with his financial situation.

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Jun 2, 2025 by Christy Bieber

How Much Money Can You Expect From Social Security?

The amount of money you will get from Social Security varies depending on earnings and your age when you claim benefits. Find out more here.

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Jun 1, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Retired Early But Now I'm Back to Work – Did I Make a Mistake in My Financial Journey?

Returning to the workforce after early retirement feels like a failure for one Reddit poster, but did he really make a mistake?

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Jun 1, 2025 by Christy Bieber

Should You Take Social Security at 62, 67, or 70?

Your decision about when to claim benefits will shape your lifetime income -- so is 62, 67, or 70 the right option?

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