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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.

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

March 23, 2026

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

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

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

March 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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Scam? The Tax Debt Compromise Program Phone Call

April 3, 2026

Got a robocall about settling tax debt? Learn the difference between legit IRS programs and costly tax relief scams.

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How Do You Get Out of Debt With No Money
How Do You Get Out of Debt With No Money?

March 29, 2026

Getting rid of debt with no money is a serious challenge. Our guide explains what your options are.

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Pros and Cons of Balance Transfers
Pros and Cons of Balance Transfers

March 11, 2026

There’s good and bad with balance transfer cards. Learn the details that can help you choose whether to use them.

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

March 24, 2026

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

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 statutes of limitation credit card
What’s the Statute of Limitations on Credit Card Debt? (Updated for 2025)

March 28, 2026

Creditors can’t come after you forever. Their power has an expiration date called the statute of limitations.

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What Do You Do When You Can't Pay Your Bills
What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Bills

April 11, 2026

Are you struggling to pay your bills—or unable to pay them at all? Here’s what to do, step by step.

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Student Loan Forgiveness
Student Loan Forgiveness

April 2, 2026

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

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