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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.

6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals
6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals

June 6, 2026

Everyone wants the best deals leading up to the holidays. Check out these 6 Black…

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

June 15, 2026

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

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Lowest Credit Score
Credit Card Limits Aren’t Keeping Up—and It’s Hurting People in These States

April 4, 2026

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

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3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
6 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid

June 6, 2026

Parenthood has lots of surprises—some fun, some not so much. Here are the unexpected costs to watch out for.

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When Can a Credit Card Issuer Change My Interest Rate
When Can a Credit Card Issuer Change My Interest Rate?

March 24, 2026

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

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Bill Consolidation
What Is Bill Consolidation?

June 11, 2026

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

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

June 11, 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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Money Myths That Are Keeping You in Debt
Money Myths That Are Keeping You in Debt

May 2, 2026

Find out about some of the most pervasive money myths that get people stuck in debt.

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