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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.

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

November 30, 2025

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

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Teach Your Kids How to Use a Credit Card Before College
Teach Your Kids How to Use a Credit Card Before College

December 4, 2025

Before they go to college, or maybe even before, you'll want to teach your kids…

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

November 25, 2025

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

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

December 1, 2025

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

December 4, 2025

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

December 1, 2025

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?

December 4, 2025

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

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Bill Consolidation
What Is Bill Consolidation?

December 4, 2025

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

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Student Loan Forgiveness
Student Loan Forgiveness

November 28, 2025

From federal forgiveness programs to debt settlement, see what you can do to wipe out your student loan debt.

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Maxed out credit cards
Maxed-Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It

December 1, 2025

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

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