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Christy Bieber

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Former college teacher. Textbook contributor. Personal finance writer. Passionate advocate of smart money moves to achieve financial success.

Recent Articles by Christy Bieber

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Aug 2, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Protecting Assets and Avoiding Debt: The (Not So) Complicated Reasons Millennials Sign Prenups

Millennials have plenty of reasons to sign prenups.

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Aug 1, 2023 by Christy Bieber

The Average Borrower Takes 21 Years to Repay Their Student Loans. 3 Ways to Cut That in Half

If you don't want to take two decades to pay back your student debt, making extra payments or taking advantage of loan forgiveness could help you become debt-free faster.

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Jul 28, 2023 by Christy Bieber

How to Score an Extra $1,983 Per Social Security Check

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits can give you a lot more money every month to enjoy.

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Jul 17, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Sorry to Say: Claiming Social Security at 62 Could Leave Your Retirement Lacking

Starting Social Security at 62 could leave you with a lot less money than if you'd delayed your benefits claim.

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Jul 6, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Should You Cosign to Help Your Kids Refinance Their Student Loans?

Cosigning a student loan refinance loan could help your kids, but you have to consider your own finances as well.

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Jul 5, 2023 by Christy Bieber

What's the Maximum Amount of Student Loans You Should Take Out?

You shouldn't take out more in student loans than you can afford to pay back -- but how much is that amount exactly?

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Jul 3, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Can You Change Your Student Loan Payment Plan?

If you have federal student loans, you can change your payment plan -- but things are more complicated with private student loans.

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Jul 2, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Why I Refinanced My House to Pay Off My Student Loans

There were four big reasons this move worked for me.

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Jul 1, 2023 by Christy Bieber

3 Pros and 3 Cons of Income-Driven Repayment for Student Loans

There are upsides and downsides of choosing an income-driven plan that you should carefully consider when picking how to repay your federal student loan payments.

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Jul 1, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Is Student Loan Forgiveness Dead Forever, Thanks to The Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's loan forgiveness plan, but that doesn't mean debt relief is dead forever.

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Jun 30, 2023 by Christy Bieber

What to Do If You Can't Make Payments Now That Student Loan Forgiveness is Off The Table

Student loan payments are set to resume in October and the President's debt forgiveness plan has been struck down, so you'l need to explore your options if you aren't able to make payments.

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Jun 30, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Student Loan Forgiveness Was Just Struck Down. Here Are Some Other Debt Forgiveness Options.

President Biden's plan to forgive as much as $20,000 in student loan debt is now off the table. But there are still loan forgiveness options out there.

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Jun 30, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Does Paying Off Student Loans Early Make Sense?

Early payoff of student loans may seem like a good financial goal, but is it really your best option?

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Jun 18, 2023 by Christy Bieber

How to Score an Extra $1,983 Per Social Security Check

You can increase your monthly Social Security check by a substantial sum by making one simple decision.

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Jun 17, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Student Loans Eat Up 6% of the Average American's Monthly Income. Where Should the Rest Be Going?

If you're spending a good portion of your income on student loans, what should you do with the rest of your money?

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Jun 15, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Building a Millionaire Retirement: 3 Things to Do Now Before It's Too Late

Picking the right retirement account is just one of many crucial steps to take if you want to enjoy millions in your later years.

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Jun 15, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Why the $4,555 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

You're almost definitely not going to end up with such a large Social Security payment.

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Jun 15, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Graduating College? Here's Everything You Need to Know About Setting Up Your Financial Life

There are five simple steps you need to take as a college grad to ensure a financially successful adulthood.

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Jun 12, 2023 by Christy Bieber

3 Ways to Lower Interest On Your Student Loans

Lowering your student loan interest rate can save you money -- but what are your options to bring your rate down?

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Jun 11, 2023 by Christy Bieber

The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70

Don't wait until you're 70 to take Social Security if doing so would require you to wait to retire.

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