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How To Turn Gift Cards Into Cash Fast

If you have ever received a gift card you didn’t want, chances are you tossed it into a drawer and forgotten about it. What if I tell you this unwanted gift doesn’t have to be worthless? You heard that right! These gift cards can help you make money – you can sell them for cash. This article will discuss the best ways to turn gift cards into cash and show you who offers the most […]

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21 Tricks Advertisers Use To Get You To Spend Money

When it comes to spending, we all like to think that we are in control. We like to think that we make rational decisions based on what is best for us and our financial situation. The truth is, advertisers know exactly how to get us to spend more than we intended. In this post, I share some of the biggest tricks advertisers use to get you to spend more money. By understanding these tactics, you

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5 Things to Know When Shopping at Outlet Malls

I’m not a huge fan of clothes shopping, but at the same time, I don’t despise it either. I usually will wait until I need some items, stock up and be done with it. My trips usually start out at my local shopping mall where I will buy items depending on how great of a discount I get. From there, I’ll go shopping at outlet mall near my parents and pick up a few more

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The Astonishingly Simple Way I Earn Money By Shopping Online

A few years ago I was online looking for a new router to buy for our house. Being the smart consumer I am, I checked out a handful of sites and even looked at Google Shopping to compare prices once I narrowed down the list of possible routers to one. After I found the best price online, I took the next step that I always do. I went looking for some sort of discount or

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My Dumbest Money Move Ever

Recently, I’ve talked about my first investment, which turned out to be a great investment. Then I talked about my worst investment decision. Today, I am going to talk about my dumbest money move ever. Everything I write about here on Money Smart Guides is to help you be smarter with your money. I’ve made a ton of money mistakes in my life, getting into a mountain of credit card debt was just one. Today

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What Is Overdraft Protection?

I recently received the question from a reader asking me what is overdraft protection, and whether or not it makes sense for him to get it. I am going to answer his question today and show both the advantages and disadvantages to overdraft protection. What Is Overdraft Protection Before I talk in depth about overdraft protection, I want to make sure everyone is on the same page with understanding what is overdraft protection. Overdraft protection

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