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Buying & Selling At Consignment Shops: Pros & Cons From Someone Who’s Done It

In the past 30+ years, I've bought and sold items at consignment shops -- several times. Just to be clear, a thrift store is different from a consignment store. I absolutely LOVE shopping for gently used clothing at thrift stores. But I'm not so crazy about shopping at clothing consignment stores. Ditto for selling items at clothing consignment shops. On the other hand, I've always had wonderful experiences buying AND selling at furniture consignment stores! Here are my best tips.

Did You Know You Can Get Paid For Market Research? Here’s How To Find Focus Groups To Participate In

Looking for extra money? It really IS possible to get paid for market research by participating in focus groups. I've done my research and there are lots of ways to get involved in market research studies. You can participate online OR in person. I have some tips to help you decide if participating in focus groups -- for money -- makes sense when you're looking for extra cash. Plus how to find focus groups, and which ones are the best.

Pawnshop 101: How Pawnshops Work

What's the first image that pops up in your head when you hear the word pawnshops? The answer is probably that they sell stolen items, it's mostly junk, and they'll probably rip you off. This is so untrue! Knowing how pawnshops work will help you make better decisions when it comes to buying from or selling to a pawnshop.