Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how
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Wise Bread on Marketplace: Great Homemade Gifts
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How to Build Financial Stability After Divorce
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Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
Front-loaded loans: a financial conspiracy?
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Get a Week's Worth of Dinners Out of One Chicken
Save money and eat healthy with this delicious plan for stretching one chicken into a full week of meals.