Coupons 101: Rebates

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One way to earn a little extra cash is to send in for rebates. One of the problems I have had with rebates is remembering to mail them in! Here are a few tips for keeping track of rebates.

  • Fill out the rebate form and gather the necessary items (UPC code and receipt) as soon as you get home from the store. I found that if I wait, I am likely to forget about the rebate.
  • Make a copy of your rebate form and the receipt. It is nice to have a copy of everything in case the money never shows up. Most rebates take 6-8 weeks. After that time, you can contact the company to find out where your rebate is.
  • Don’t purchase an item for a rebate unless you have the money to front the deal. Remember it takes several weeks for the rebate money to arrive.
  • Save your receipts. You never know when you will come across a rebate.
  • A great place to find rebate forms in grocery stores is the wine and beer department. Some of the rebate forms do not require an alcohol purchase.
  • Check out Coupons Deals and More for a huge list of current printable rebates.

If you are new to couponing, make sure to check out all of the Couponing 101 posts.

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Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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  1. Cheryl Moore says:

    would love any websites on coupons rebate where you get return cash

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