You know what makes any day 10 times better?
Checking the mailbox and instead of a bill finding theres money waiting for you.
Thats the sweet, sweet joy of a mail-in rebate.
What Is a Mail-In Rebate Exactly?
When you see a tag on the thing youre buying promising you money, thats not a scam.
Its a mail-in rebate.
For you, its an indirect way of lowering the price.
Seeing it finally show up in your mailbox is always a pleasant surprise.
Mail-in rebates are offered on all types of products.
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confirm it’s possible for you to afford the item without the rebate.
Another thing to consider is what form of payment youll receive.
You wont be getting actual cash in the mail.
If you dont heed the instructions correctly, you could forfeit your rebate.
You may have to back up your receipt, cut out the products barcode or print a special form.
The company will likely have a certain window of time for you to redeem your rebate.
Like with any advertised savings, confirm youre not just chasing a good deal.
Saving 50% is wonderful, but you could save 100% by not buying something you dont need.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
