Discover it® Secured Credit Card review: Earn cash back and build your credit
If you need a secured credit card, the Discover it® Secured Credit Card is a fantastic choice.
7 min read
Sep 22, 2022
Kendall Little is a personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
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