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Start Making More Money Now With These Passive Income Apps

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Finding a way to increase your earnings is one of the key steps to reaching financial freedom. Most of us don’t have time for a second job though, let alone look for opportunities to get paid. These passive income apps will help you land the perfect hustle.

5 Passive Income Apps

Passive income always sounds a little pyramid-schemey. In reality, every billionaire in the world has sources of passive income (and they usually have more than one). Of course, you’re probably not able to make Warren Buffett-sized investments quite yet.


That’s where these passive income apps come into play. Everyday people can get started making passive income with these apps immediately and begin changing their financial future for the better. But how much can you really earn from an app?

Ibotta/Ebates

Ibotta and Ebates are both passive income apps that help you get paid while you shop. While this isn’t a traditional passive income source, it is a great way to rack up some extra cash without lifting a finger. Both apps allow you to earn cash back every time you shop. If you sign up for both, you can earn double the rewards.

For Ebates users, you will need to go through the website to learn about cashback deals. Find the store you want to shop, buy what you want, and then receive your money via PayPal or check.

Ibotta, on the other hand, will pay you for just about everything you buy. From eggs to clothing to furniture, Ibotta wants to help you earn cash back. To earn money with the app, you will need to add offers to your account and then go shopping. When you get home, snap a photo of your receipt and you’ll get your cash back rewards. Cash is usually deposited into your Ibotta account within 48 hours.

The amount of money you’ll be able to make with either of these apps will vary. If you are able to cash in on some of the triple cash back rewards or pick out the best offers, you can earn more.

Airbnb

Airbnb is a great passive income app if you have a rental property or space that typically remains empty. You can download the app on iPhone or Android devices (or visit their website) and apply to be an Airbnb host.

The amount of money you’ll be able to make with this passive income source will vary depending on your location and how much you charge. If your area is a popular tourist area or somewhere large events take place, you may be able to charge more than Airbnb locations in the middle of nowhere. Scout the Airbnb spots near you to see what people are charging.

Acorns/Stockpile

Investing is one of the most popular forms of passive income. Unless you are day trading, investments are usually a “set it and forget it” way to make extra money. Many people use their investments to prepare for retirement and establish financial freedom. Acorns and Stockpile make is easy for everyone to get started in the market.

Acorns allows you to invest your spare change. When you swipe a linked credit or debit card, Acorns rounds up to the nearest dollar and invests the change for you. You can also create a recurring deposit for your Acorns account as well and manage your risk portfolio from the app.

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Stockpile is another company looking to get more people investing in the stock market. When you sign up, Stockpile gives you $5 in free stock in a large company (like Apple). You can manage your portfolio, set up recurring deposits, and monitor your investments through the app and website.

Of course, there is no guarantee when it comes to investing your money. You could earn a moderate amount of money, but you also have the possibility of losing cash as well.

Cross Media Panel

Cross Media Panel pays you for your browsing data. The company likes to analyze what sites you visit, how often you visit them, and what actions are taken on the site. You will need to have access to Google Chrome on your device (computer, phone, or tablet). You get $2 when you register your first device and a weekly payment of $1 per device (maximum of three).

That means simply by registering three devices, you will earn $12 per month or $144 per year. Users are able to cash out once their account balance has reached $5. Payment is made in the form of an electronic gift card (your choice). Most users receive the gift card within 48 hours of submitting the cash out request.

ShopTracker

ShopTracker is another great passive income app that can help you earn an additional $36 per year. The company wants to track your Amazon purchases and record the data they receive. As soon as you sign up and link your Amazon account, you’ll earn your first $3.

You’ll need about 10 spare minutes to set up your account. ShopTracker has users complete a short survey before linking your account. After that, the app does that rest! For every additional month that you keep your account linked to ShopTracker, you’ll earn another $3. Payment is available in the form of a Visa gift card. You can cash out at any time.

Finding the Right Passive Income Source

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There are a plethora of passive income ideas to be had. People are earning passive income through online shops, ebooks, blogs, rental properties, and other investments. Finding the right source of additional income can be hard though. Here are a few questions to ask yourself.

  • How much are you willing to invest in making money? Most of the aforementioned apps are fairly hands-off passive income opportunities that require very little time or startup cash (if any). However, some income sources require a bit more involvement. An online store, for instance, will need to be updated and maintained. It may also require a certain amount of initial investment of time and money.
  • What are your desired earnings? If you are looking to make a killing in passive income, you’ll likely need to put a bit of time (and maybe an initial cash investment) into your income source. For instance, some bloggers have been able to retire early on income they’ve made from their blogs. Before that success, many of them poured a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into those blogs. So, seriously think about what your goals are for your earnings with passive income.
  • Will you need your passive income immediately? Passive income is not typically a “get $500 fast” way of making money – not unless you’re making some amazing investments. So, if you’ll need the money from your passive income source immediately, you may want to consider a side hustle instead of something that will take a while to build up. Read this post about 10 side hustles to get a few ideas.

Deciding to earn more to better your financial future is a no-brainer. Consider the apps above if you’re looking for a quick way to get your passive income flowing. Once you get started, you’ll be continuously looking for ways to make even more.

Readers, how do you earn passive income? Have you used any of the apps mentioned above?

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How to Safely Trade Monopoly Pieces From Albertsons

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Albertsons Monopoly has been back for a few weeks and folks are already looking to trade rare and semi-rare game pieces for a chance to win $1 million. There are a number of other large prizes to be had this year as well. While collecting the pieces while you shop is traditionally how people have won, you can also trade your game pieces to better your chances at winning. Here is how (and where) you can safely trade Monopoly pieces.

Ways to Get Monopoly Game Pieces From Albertsons

Of course, there is the “traditional” way of winning the Monopoly game. The traditional way includes shopping at the company’s stores and collecting pieces as you go. You buy certain products (marked on the shelves) and when you go to checkout, you receive your Monopoly pieces.

You can also receive Monopoly pieces in the mail. You can send a pre-addressed envelope and receive two pieces through the United States Postal Service. In theory, you could get two Monopoly pieces for less time, effort (and potentially less money) by getting the Monopoly game pieces the traditional way by just buying a few cheap items in an Albertsons-owned store.

Trading Albertsons Monopoly Pieces

Another way you can get pieces is to trade online. Many websites have opened forums for trading Monopoly pieces. Many people have also started comment trading underneath articles which cover the Albertsons Monopoly Game. However, there are a few people out there trying to scam you through the Albertsons Monopoly Game.

There are a few ways you can be scammed when trading Monopoly pieces. You can always get conned out of a very valuable piece if someone promises you money. You can also be conned out of money (people who want upfront payment for rare pieces). Chances are, if someone is offering you a rare game piece, it may be a scam.

How to Safely Trade Monopoly Pieces

There are a few ways you can guard yourself against the scams that surround the Albertsons Monopoly Game. First, make sure that when you are trading with someone they can provide you a legitimate email address. You should also be sure that they can provide a telephone number. If you are trading pieces, and even possibly money, with the person, they should be willing to give you that information.

Also, make sure that you are trading on a reputable website or forum. There are forums that are made specifically for trading Albertsons Monopoly game pieces. You can also find articles about the Monopoly Game that have open commenting about trading pieces with others on the website. Keep in mind that if someone is offering up a rare game piece that it is more than likely a scam.

Visit the Saving Advice Forums

Another place you can safely trade Monopoly pieces is our very own Saving Advice forums. We have an Albertsons thread dedicated to folks interested in trading their game pieces. Join in on the discussion.

If you run into someone that you believe is trying to pull over a scam on Monopoly game piece traders, alert the site’s administrator as soon as possible. By alerting the administrator, you can prevent both yourself and others from losing money (and possibly losing prizes) because of someone else’s selfish desires.

When you are looking to trade or buy Monopoly game pieces, keep these things in mind (especially if you are trading large amounts of money or valuable pieces).

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How To Get Albertsons Monopoly Game Pieces For Free

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Albertsons Monopoly kicked off at the beginning of the month. Many shoppers have begun collecting game pieces as they do their regular grocery shopping. If you’re looking for a way to earn even more chances to win, you can get Albertsons Monopoly game pieces for free without spending a dime!

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To win, you will need a large number of tickets. Thankfully, there are more than 2,000 locations giving out Monopoly pieces. In addition to the larger names (Albertsons and Safeway), other Albertsons-owned retailers are participating as well.

Qualifying purchases at Pavilions, Carrs, Vons, Randalls, Eagle, Pak ‘n Save, Tom Thumb, Jewel-Osco, Acme Markets, Shaw’s/Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, United Express, Lucky (Southern California only) and Super Saver will get you closer to winning the 2019 game. With that in mind, here are the three ways to get free Safeway and Albertsons Monopoly game pieces.

1. Write Letters

Even though the price of stamps has increased, envelopes and postage are still cheaper than a cart full of groceries. This is the most straightforward way to get free Albertsons Monopoly tickets.

The official rules for Safeway and Albertsons Monopoly still state that you can include a SASE in an old-fashioned postal letter to MONOPOLY MON-11 Collect and Win Game Ticket Request, Attn: Promotions Coordinator, P.O. Box 965068, Marietta, GA 30066.

The mail-in requests must be received no later than May 9, the last date tickets will be distributed for the promotion. It must be mailed in individually and legibly addressed. Any submissions made in business reply envelopes will not be considered. Other restrictions do apply, so you’ll want to read the complete rules in order not to miss anything.

Once you send in your request, you will receive one game ticket and one bonus game ticket, for a total of two tickets. It’s also important to note that the online prizes are different than the Collect and Win portion of the game.

2. Trade Game Pieces Online

Another strategy for getting Albertsons Monopoly game pieces for free is trading them online. Some sites (like Craigslist) will have posts detailing individuals wanting to swap unneeded game pieces. You can also trade Monopoly game pieces in the Saving Advice forums.

If you’re not having any luck with trading, consider searching for the specific grocery brands included in the promotional deal. You could even post an ad and explain that you want to pool Monopoly game pieces with people who’ve shopped at all the different grocery brands that participate in the promotion. Sometimes, you may even find someone willing to give their tickets away entirely.

3. Ask Friends For Tickets

Any of your friends who shop at any of the participating grocery stores may be able to help you win too. If you pool your tickets, you may be able to improve your odds of winning. The wider the circle of friends you reach out to, the greater your chances of obtaining multiples of the same ticket.

The more people you’re able to get involved, the better your chances are. This, in addition, to the other two strategies mentioned above, your chances begin to add up.

Good Luck

Given the odds of winning Safeway and Albertsons Monopoly, any way you can obtain game pieces will put you ahead. So if you’re willing to do the extra work, you can play smarter without ruining your budget.

Readers, are you playing the Albertsons Monopoly game this year?

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ACB Aurora Cannabis Inc – Should You Invest?

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The marijuana industry continues to attract the attention of investors. Many are looking for companies that may be worth investing in.  These investments allow you to potentially capitalize on the increased acceptance of cannabis in the United States, Canada, and other countries across the globe. ACB Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB) is one company garnering a lot of attention, but is it worth investing in Aurora Cannabis?

Why ACB Aurora Cannabis Inc is Worth Considering

At peak capacity, Aurora Cannabis could offer more production potential than any other grower in Canada. After acquiring ICC Labs, Aurora Cannabis went from a production capacity of about 570,000 kilograms to about 700,000 kilograms. This is a significant jump in what they are able to grow. The ICC acquisition gave Aurora Cannabis an extra 92,000 square feet of grow farms and another 1.1 million square feet of developing greenhouse space.

By becoming the leader in production potential, Aurora Cannabis becomes a more viable choice for markets looking for reliable, long-term supply deals. The company may also garner additional interest from tobacco, pharmaceutical, and beverage companies looking for a partner in the marijuana industry.

Additionally, Aurora Cannabis does more than operate in the dried cannabis flower space. They also produce alternative cannabis products, such as a recently launched line of oil capsules. Plus, they bring in more revenue through Larssen – a company that designs and builds greenhouses around the globe – which Aurora Cannabis owns.

Aurora Cannabis currently has a presence in almost two dozen countries, and that number could grow in 2019.

Why You Might Want to Avoid Aurora Cannabis

While Aurora Cannabis has a lot of good points, there are also some drawbacks to examine before you invest. First, the company has struggled to generate a recurring operating profit, and that is hard to ignore.

Additionally, Aurora Cannabis has several expansion projects in the works. This means the company is dealing with large expenses and could prevent the company from generating a profit for a significant period if they do not gain access to additional one-time benefits.

Aurora Cannabis also tends to increase its outstanding share count. This isn’t always ideal for investors, especially those who are concerned about the impacts of dilution. The company has even used stock to acquire other businesses, a reflection of their growth-at-any-cost mindset.

Finally, considering the size of Aurora Cannabis’ operations, it is a bit worrisome that the company has yet to secure a partner. A brand-name partner could catapult Aurora Cannabis forward, and its inability to find one could mean that their asking price is too high or that the company isn’t as strong as they would want people to believe. While those points are speculative, there has to be a reason behind the lack of a partnership, and it is wise to consider that before investing your hard-earned money.

Aurora Cannabis Earnings Analysis

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While Aurora Cannabis is expected to increase their revenue numbers substantially in 2019 and into 2020. Some analysts believe that revenue could even get near or cross the CA $1 billion mark by 2020, which is substantially higher than the CA $268 million to CA $357 million estimates for 2019.

However, the earnings picture isn’t necessarily so bright. Analysts appear to be divided when it comes to whether earnings will rise or fall in 2020, and they are largely predicting losses in 2019. If there current earnings is any indicator, you may want to take a wait and see attitude.

Should You Invest in ACB Aurora Cannabis Inc.?

Ultimately, the decision to invest in Aurora Cannabis is a personal one. The company’s propensity for diluting shares should be a concern even if some of that occurred as a result of acquiring other companies and increasing production capacity.

However, Aurora Cannabis does have the potential to excel as the marijuana industry grows and more states and countries legalize. The sheer size of Aurora Cannabis’ operations could make them a reliable source of cannabis flowers and alternative products, making it easier to meet demand.

It is important to note that cannabis is still a contentious issue legally, particularly in the United States. While individual states are choosing to legalize marijuana, including for medicinal and recreational purposes, it is still illegal on a federal level. Should the federal government decide to act, they could wreak havoc on the U.S. cannabis market, impacting Aurora Cannabis’ profitability.

Have you invested in ACB Aurora Cannabis Inc or any other marijuana stock? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.

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Here’s How to Chat With Men for Money

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There are a lot of different ways to make extra money that you may not have heard of. For example, did you know you can chat with men for money? Here’s how.

How to Chat With Men for Money

Obviously, this is one of those money-making options that some people won’t feel comfortable doing. However, we aren’t talking about a phone sex operation though. There are many men out there who will pay for your company or companionship. The key to earning extra cash this way is to search through a larger database and find a safe, comfortable working relationship.

Here are a few places you may consider looking if you want to get paid to chat.

Seeking Arrangement

Seeking Arrangement is a little different than the other sites listed. It is known as a “Sugar Daddy” dating site, which means that women register to chat and possibly go on dates, with rich, eligible bachelors. According to the site, some of the “daddies” are also Fortune 400 billionaires. Of course, there is no base pay rate for this. Most of the time, you and the “daddy” will negotiate terms privately.

What’s Your Price

What’s Your Price allows you to buy-and-sell first dates. After you create a profile, you post your price, and other members of the site will make offers. If you accept the offer, you will receive payment and go on a date with the bidder. With this service, you are in control of how much you make from one date and how much you’re able to make month-to-month.

Miss Travel

Miss Travel doesn’t directly pay you any money to chat with men. However, it does provide the opportunity to meet some interesting people. The site connects individuals with the common love of travel and helps them plan a vacation together. If you’re lucky, they may even pay for your trip entirely!

ChatOperatorJobs

ChatOperatorJobs hires women to chat via text with various men. To be eligible, you must be at least 25 years old and available to answer at least 75 text messages per week. Operators are paid $0.20 per answered text and are paid via PayPal. The great thing about this is the work is totally flexible. You wait for chatters to contact you.

Chat Recruit

Chat Recruit has a number of chat options available. You can chat with men via text, phone, or video. You are not required to do any video chatting though. Chatters can make $2 per minute and are paid through international bank transfer if they are located outside Europe and the UK. Folks located in Europe can be paid via direct deposit. As with most of these gigs, your schedule is completely flexible.

Dream Lover

This website is a bit more personal than some of the others on the list. Instead of focusing on chatting/texting, Dream Lover focuses on the women as models and encourages chatters to share photos via text. It is not required though. Women from around the world are accepted. They simply need to be 18 years or older to apply. The payout for this site will vary, depending on the people you interact with.

Fiverr

Although it’s not something you probably see every day on Fiverr, you can post you flirting or chatting services on the site. Label it with proper keywords like “flirt” or “chat” or “text.” In the description section, you can go into more detail about the services you’re willing to provide, and pricing. Your base price can be $5 for five minutes of talking time and you can have add-ons for additional time or services. After an order is made, set up a time to chat with them and provide your payment details to the buyer.

FlirtBucks

FlirtBucks is one of the most popular chatting services out there. According to its users, it is easy to use, and you control how much money you’re able to make. As a Chat Hostess, you will be required to have good typing skills, a fun personality, and the ability to hold a conversation. FlirtBucks also requires each of its hostesses to be at least 18 years old. Conversation is held via a chat console on the site, or video chat and hostesses can choose what days they want to work.

You can decide whether you want to video chat or participate in a regular chat. Your pay is determined by the type of chat and how long you’ve been active with the company. After six months, text chatters can make up to $0.15 per minute. Video chatters tend to earn more. All hostesses have the option to maximize their earnings by chatting with multiple people at once. Payment is made via PayPal.

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Lip Service

Lip Service is a matching service. It helps chat agencies find qualified chatters. To apply on the site, you must be at least 18 years old. Some services may require you to be 21. You will also need to be located in the United States or Canada. After approval of your pre-application, someone from Lip Service will call you to hear your phone voice. You’ll receive specific payment information when you match with a client. Most clients matching with Lip Service allow flexible work schedules.

MyGirlFund

The idea behind MyGirlFund is for men to find internet girlfriends. Some women have been able to make up to $40,000 per year by chatting with men through the site. Typically, the men on this site are too busy to date or simply are not ready to commit to a woman for whatever reason. Women interested in MyGirlFund can set up a profile, and usually, it mentions that they are raising money for something they need. It has been the experience of some women that men on the site will send money for no other reason than to make them feel special. If you link up with the right guy, he may even pay off your student loans.

MyGirlFund does not allow you to reveal or share any personal information on the site. Some men may ask for content or photos/videos. The site does not require any woman to send photos or video if they don’t feel comfortable doing so. As mentioned above, the amount you’re able to rake in with this service widely varies and depends on the men interested in talking to you.

Phrendly

Phrendly makes it easy to chat with men for money. It is a smartphone app that allows you to browse a community of people to chat with. When someone messages you first, you can earn money. Additionally, other members of Phrendly can send you virtual drinks that have a $5 cash value. Some people may send money or virtual items in hopes of receiving nude photos or video but, as with the other companies on this list, there is no requirement to provide any photos. The app is only available on iPhone and Apple products. Android users can access the community using the desktop site.

Text121Chat

Text121Chat has job openings from time to time. The service is usually looking for a variety of operators that are willing to have adult conversations via text or phone call. For the most part, operators are located in the U.S. and United Kingdom. If you are bilingual, it is a plus, but not a requirement. They simply ask you to have a pleasant speaking voice, high-speed internet access, and good communication skills.  Operators must commit to 2,000 to 3,000 texts or messages per month. Pay is about $0.07 per message. So, if you commit to the lowest number of messages (2,000), you’ll be able to pull in about $140 extra per month.

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Is Flirting for Cash for You?

There is no doubt this type of side hustle isn’t for everyone. It is important not to abandon any values you may hold, and avoid anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

If you don’t cringe at the idea of flirting for money, there are huge opportunities out there to make extra cash. However, make sure you connect with a reputable service, and protect yourself.

Avoiding Scams

As you can imagine, the chatting/flirting industry is full of scams and people wanting to steal your information or simply not pay you. To shield yourself from any scams, take the following precautions.

  • Use a safe, secure website and do your research before starting.
  • Search for reviews of people who have worked with them in the past.
  • Don’t give out any extremely personal information (you may not even want to use your real name when chatting).
  • Use Skype or a different chatting service to protect your contact information and phone number.
  • If you don’t feel comfortable, don’t do it!

Chatting with men or women for extra cash can be a lucrative side hustle. If you have enough spare time and are comfortable, you could make a few hundred extra dollars a month.

Readers, have you ever considered an unconventional side hustle like this? What was it?

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Tricks To Win Albertsons’ Monopoly 2019

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Albertsons Monopoly is back! The Collect and Win game pieces are probably already cluttering up your car and maybe even your kitchen counter. While the basic game pieces are easy to come across, the rare and semi-rare pieces can be a little tricky to find. Luckily, after 11 years of playing the sweepstakes game, people have come up with tricks to win Albertsons Monopoly.

Tricks to Win Albertsons Monopoly

This is the eleventh year Albertsons stores have offered shoppers a chance to win $1 million through its Monopoly sweepstakes game. Over the years, shoppers have found inventive ways to win the game. Here are just a few tricks you can keep up your sleeve.

Team Up to Win

Team up with friends and family. Gather a large group of loved ones to divide and conquer. The more tickets you can collect and trade, the better your chances can be at finding those rare pieces and, ultimately, winning at least one of the bigger prizes. Essentially, this is a collect-and-win game. See if your family is interested in participating this year together. Plus, this can be a great family-bonding experience. Sharing is caring after all, right?

Look Online for Extra Tickets

Peruse around on Cragislist.com and online forums. Craigslist is already starting to fill with individuals holding a handful of extra tickets they are willing to trade so that they can fill their own game boards. Other outlets like the comment sections on YouTube.com Albertsons’ Monopoly videos also contain useful information from participants with markers to trade. You can always use competitions from the past to implement to the 2018 game. While you likely will never find a rare or semi-rare piece for free, you can at least still cash in on some of the other useful and fun prizes. Not to mention those bonus tickets can really come in handy too.

Road Trip to Albertsons

Follow this pair of traveling sisters’ advice. These sisters previously posted their winnings on Youtube.com after doing a mini-road trip to a variety of Albertsons stores in the southwest.  You can read more about their journey and their strategy on their site. However, despite collecting thousands of tickets, they still did not hit the big prize. This will hopefully give you an idea of how many tickets you need to gain in order to increase your own chances.

Shop at Albertsons Exclusively

Only buy your groceries from Albertsons and Albertsons-owned participating stores until May 8. Again, the more markers you gather the better your odds. So, by doing your regular grocery shopping at these chains, you can get an early start on collecting. Plus, you can mail-in requests for tickets as well.

In summary, you should do your research, start early and recruit a crew to tackle this promotion. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for how to obtain those bonus tokens as they often lead to more winning opportunities. Hopefully, these tricks to win Albertsons Monopoly will you help you with your efforts in 2018.

Are you playing Albertsons Monopoly this year? What tips do you have to offer? What has worked for you in the past?

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