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Lyle Daly

Personal finance expert

Lyle is a financial writer for Freedom Debt Relief. He also covers investing research and analysis for The Motley Fool and has contributed to Evergreen Wealth and Monarch Money.

4 Bad Ways to Pay Off Debt
7 Bad Ways to Pay Off Debt (and What to Do Instead)

March 12, 2026

Trying to decide what to do about your debt? Check out these bad debt payoff methods so you know what not to do.

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers

March 11, 2026

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service during COVID-19? Learn about…

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Debt Consolidation Loan Requirements
Debt Consolidation Loan Requirements

March 13, 2026

Here’s what lenders look at when you apply for a debt consolidation loan.

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Is a Balance Transfer Card Harder to Get Right Now?
Is a Balance Transfer Card Harder to Get Right Now?

March 15, 2026

It might actually be easier to get a balance transfer card now. Find out more.

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The Psychological Benefits of Settling Your Debts
The Psychological Benefits of Settling Your Debts 

March 15, 2026

Your debt could be affecting your mental health. Here’s what debt settlement can do to help.

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds

March 16, 2026

Freedom Debt Relief surveyed over 2,000 how they were planning to use their tax refund,…

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Five Facts About Debt Collector Calls You Need to Know
Ten Facts About Debt Collector Calls You Need to Know

March 17, 2026

Don’t let debt collectors catch you off guard. Our guide covers everything you need to know when a debt collector calls.

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Secured credit card vs Prepaid debit card
What’s the Difference Between a Secured Credit Card and a Prepaid Debit Card?

February 18, 2026

Secured credit cards and prepaid debit cards serve different purposes. Learn the differences.

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Debt Settlement, Taxes, and Your 2018 Filing
Debt Settlement Taxes: Understanding the Tax Implications of Forgiven Debt [Updated for 2025]

February 19, 2026

One of the last steps in negotiating debt is figuring out your potential tax bill. Learn about debt settlement taxes here.

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Bill Consolidation
What Is Bill Consolidation?

February 19, 2026

Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.

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