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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.

How Your Credit Score Is Determined
The Good, Fair, and Poor: How Your Credit Score Is Determined

February 20, 2026

Payment history is the biggest credit score factor. But what else figures in? Get the details you need here.

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Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt
Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt

February 20, 2026

Sometimes debt comes back from the grave. Find out how to keep zombie debt from haunting your finances.

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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?

February 21, 2026

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
4 Common Financial Mistakes New Grads Make

February 22, 2026

Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.

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