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Gift Cards News

Retailers Turn to Novel Gift Cards

Tuesday Oct 13, 2009

Retail chains are introducing new gift cards that double as kids' toys or store promotions in an effort to get shoppers into all-too-empty stores and increase holiday sales.

Shrinking Fantasy Gifts

Wednesday Oct 7, 2009

Even luxury retailers are scaling down their most extravagant gifts.

Cashing in on Your Wedding Gifts

Wednesday Jul 15, 2009

Here are some quick tips on how to cash in by managing your registry, gifts, merchandise credits and more.

Handling Gift Cards and Merchandise Credits

Tuesday Jul 14, 2009

But there’s no need to waste away your potential gifts due to inattention – here are some quick tips on preserving your gift rights.

Get the Gift Card You Want

Tuesday Feb 3, 2009

Have a gift card you don't want taking up space in your wallet? You can trade it in! Shelly Banjo lists some sites and how to unload your unwanted card.

How to decipher confusing gift, phone and payroll prepaid cards

Monday Dec 22, 2008

Prepaid cards may seem like a great alternative to bank accounts and check-cashing, but there are problems users should be aware of. Make sure you know what fees you may encounter as well as expiration dates.

Christmas Sneaks Ahead of Halloween

Tuesday Oct 28, 2008

With this holiday shopping season already predicted to be the worst in two decades, retailers are getting a jump start on offering deals - even before Halloween.

Don't Hoard Gift Cards

Saturday Apr 19, 2008

If you got a gift card for a birthday or holiday, you might want to spend it soon. A lot of retailers are filing for bankruptcy in lieu of the slumping economy, and they're bringing their gift cards down with them. Get the details here.

Spend Your Gift Cards Right Now

Saturday Dec 22, 2007

Got gift cards from last year's round of holiday gift-giving? Spend them right away. The gift cards with Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover logos on them may start losing their value soon, if it hasn't already started to happen (say if U.S. Bank issued your card, as Jaclyne notes below). Most retail gift cards don't have ...

Cash: a Gift Unrestricted

Sunday Dec 10, 2006

Gift cards are likely high up on the holiday wish lists of many friends and family members. But maybe you should hand them cash instead.Chart: Fees, Rules, Caveats on Over 50 Cards

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