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A secured card requires a refundable cash deposit that typically serves as your credit limit. It is designed for those building or rebuilding credit. It reports to credit bureaus like a regular card but helps limit risk because the deposit secures the issuer's funds.
While support payments provide income, relying on them can be risky if payments are inconsistent. Conversely, paying support can strain the obligor’s budget, increasing their debt risk.
Without an emergency fund, unexpected expenses like car repairs or medical bills must be paid with credit cards or loans, starting a cycle of debt that is hard to break.
Both allow for a temporary pause or reduction in payments. The key difference often lies in whether interest continues to accrue during the period and how it is handled afterward, terms which vary by loan type and lender.
Options include downsizing a home, seeking credit counseling from a non-profit agency, and in severe cases, exploring bankruptcy, which may protect primary income sources like Social Security.
