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Kiplinger
Business
Paige Cerulli

Why You Might Want to Keep Your Phone Instead of Trading It In

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When it’s time to upgrade your phone, trade-in offers are everywhere. They’re designed to make getting the newest model feel easier and more affordable.

Trade-ins are popular because they benefit both you and the carrier. You get an instant price break, and the carrier gets your old device to refurbish and resell.

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