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Dec 2023
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Sneaky Sales Traps | Tips for Online Sho...

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It can be hard to ignore online sales, especially since retailers have gotten pretty good at grabbing our attention. But these sales aren’t always what they seem, so we’re sharing three ways to avoid online spending traps.   To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. 
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