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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.

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

March 24, 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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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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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?

March 18, 2026

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

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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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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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