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Now Is the Best Time in Years to Do a Credit Card Balance Transfer

A credit card balance transfer is a good first step toward debt reduction and a sounder financial footing. Here's why you shouldn't wait to use one.

Stupid Tax Return Mistakes That Will Get You Audited

Even if you're using tax preparation software or a service, you may find yourself caught in an audit if you commit any of these costly mistakes.

5 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes That Could Save You $1,500 This Year

Looking for more ways to cut costs? These five ways cost hardly any time, but the savings add up to nearly $1,500 a year.

This Is How You Stop Online Impulse Spending

Online retailers spend millions planning ways to get you to spend more on impulse buys. Take a few minutes to learn how to resist the urge.

This Is How You Declutter and Keep Your Stuff, Too

What if you could declutter and still keep all your awesome stuff? You can — here's how!

12 Extreme Ways to Save Money That Could Work for You

If money's tight or if you're trying to reach a lofty savings goal, try cutting spending to the bone with these extreme cost cutters.

Best Money Tips: Financial Commandments for Your 30s

Today we found some amazing articles on financial commandments for your 30s, saving on summer travel, and improving your home.

This Simple Journal May be the Fix for Your Finances

With an X here and an O there, your personal finance bullet journal can put you on the fast track to budgeting mastery.

15 Ways to Stay on Budget — Even With Your Spendy Friends

You don't have to give up spending time with your friends if you have decided to stop spending money. Here's what to do instead.

5 Easy Ways to Avoid Exercise Injury (and Doctor's Bills)

A fitness-related injury can slow you down physically and financially. Keep the pace with these sensible exercise precautions.

The Only 4 Things You Need to Do to Start Investing

Investing sounds so complicated — and risky. This simple plan removes the complexity and helps you understand and tolerate the risks.

How to Budget and Track Expenses for Your Next Vacation

Budget Your Trip is a free online tool that puts some science into estimating, budgeting, and tracking your expenses for your next vacation.

Reduce Your Credit Limits to Manage Your Spending

Most of us have more credit than we need, and this can be dangerous for those trying to manage their debt and spending. Remove the temptation by asking for your credit lines to

Best Money Tips: 50 Worst Inventions

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a list of TIME's 50 worst invention

Gluten-Free, Carb-Free Noodles

Noodles are typically made from wheat or rice, which means carbs and gluten galore. But behold, noodle lovers, there are other (super low-calorie!) noodle options.

50 Healthy Foods for Under $1 a Pound

Good-for-you food doesn't need to be expensive. These 50 healthy eats can be purchased for under $1 a pound.

The One Tool That Assures You Never Pay Too Much for Groceries

Don't just guess that an advertised price is a deal — track prices on frequent purchases over time so you know when a deal really is a deal.

Giving Up Your Car May Be Easier Than You Think

Debating downsizing to one or zero vehicles? The transition may be easier than you actually think.

How "Carried Interest" May Affect Our Taxes

Carried interest was a buzzword of the presidential election. Just what is it, anyways?

Brad's Deals Giveaway (Chance to Win A $25 Amazon.com Gift Certificate)

Brad's Deals features promotions, discounts and coupons galore. Their philosophy matches Wise Bread's; you can live well without spending a fortune! Wise Bread readers have