Christy Bieber

Christy Bieber

Writer

Writer

  • 16+ years covering personal finance
  • Legal writer
  • Byline at The Motley Fool, CBS News, and Yahoo Finance

Experience

Christy Bieber is an attorney who has been writing about personal finance for more than 16 years. She has worked as a contributing writer at The Motley Fool, Forbes Advisor, Student Loan Hero, and Alexis Writing, Inc. Bieber has also written about law, finance, and history for textbooks publishers and online courses.

Her work byline appeared on CBS News, Fox Business, Success Magazine, MSN, MoneyWise, Buy Side WSJ, AOL, and Yahoo Finance.

Expertise

  • Student loans
  • Debts
  • Retirement
  • Mortgages
  • Credit cards
  • Social security

Education

Bieber has a law degree from UCLA, as well as a bachelor's in English and media and communications from the University of Rochester.

Christy’s Latest Articles

Parent PLUS loan: What it is, When to borrow
Student LoansParent PLUS loan: What it is, When to borrow

A parent PLUS loan is a type of federal student loan for parents of undergraduate students who need financial support. During the 2022-23 school year, parent PLUS loans accounted for 11% of all educational loans, according to t...

By Christy Bieber

March 28, 2025

Federal vs. private student loans: Which should I choose?
Student LoansFederal vs. private student loans: Which should I choose?

Deciding between federal and private loans is a personal choice to make based on your individual circumstances. Federal student loans are the more popular option: They make up over 92% of all outstanding student debt, according...

By Christy Bieber

October 18, 2024

Is college debt worth it?
Student LoansIs college debt worth it?

In the 2022-23 school year, students and parents borrowed over $98 billion in student loans, according to the College Board. That's because college can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. To understand if such an invest...

By Christy Bieber

October 16, 2024

Flight school loans: Your complete guide to financing your aviation training
Student LoansFlight school loans: Your complete guide to financing your aviation training

Becoming a pilot requires specialized training, and the costs can add up quickly. A private pilot's license might cost anywhere between $6,000 and $20,000, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. If your goal i...

By Christy Bieber

October 16, 2024

Western Alliance Bank review 2024: High-yield rates via Raisin, but mixed offerings overall
BankingWestern Alliance Bank review 2024: High-yield rates via Raisin, but mixed offerings overall

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By Christy Bieber

September 18, 2024

What is direct deposit, and how does it work?
BankingWhat is direct deposit, and how does it work?

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By Christy Bieber

September 18, 2024

Apple Savings account review: Convenient for Apple users, but limited for others
BankingApple Savings account review: Convenient for Apple users, but limited for others

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By Christy Bieber

September 4, 2024

Sallie Mae Bank review 2024: Fee-friendly savings options, but full-service banking falls short
BankingSallie Mae Bank review 2024: Fee-friendly savings options, but full-service banking falls short

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By Christy Bieber

August 28, 2024

How to refinance parent PLUS loans: Benefits, best lenders, and steps
Student Loan RefinanceHow to refinance parent PLUS loans: Benefits, best lenders, and steps

Parent PLUS loans are federal student loans available to parents of undergraduate students. Many parents take out these loans to help their children afford the cost of college. In fact, an estimated 3.6 million parents had outs...

By Christy Bieber

August 27, 2024

How to get a student loan without your parents
Student Loan RefinanceHow to get a student loan without your parents

An estimated 49% of college students are independent students, according to the Lumina Foundation. Independent students generally do not have financial support from parents, and it can be harder to fund the cost of earning a de...

By Christy Bieber

September 6, 2024

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