Around this time each month we help you sort through the many credit card offers out there by highlighting the very best of the best. This month is no exception. We know you want to save time around the holidays, so let us help. If you’re looking for a new credit card before the start of the New Year give one of these offers a look.

Here are December’s top five credit card picks: read more..

Is one of your financial New Year’s Resolutions to get out of credit card debt? Then maybe you’ve heard of the “snowball method” associated with personal finance expert Dave Ramsey. It won’t be the best debt reduction strategy for everyone, and maybe not even for you, but let’s talk about it. Today we’ll give you a simple explanation and example to help you figure out if the snowball method can really help you eliminate your credit card debt. read more..

One of the biggest benefits of using credit cards instead of cash is the security element. There are more protections in place against things like theft. Today let’s take a look at some of the specific things credit cards offer to help keep your money safe.

Some of the credit card protections listed below are found in virtually all offers, and others are specific to different cards and issuing banks. But here are five features your credit cards might offer to help you better protect your purchases in ways that cash can’t. read more..