Gift Cards

Gift Card Crackdown By Feds Aims To Protect Consumers

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 11.22.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed new rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs or restrictions on gift cards. More than...

Gift Card Crackdown: SEE The Fed's New Rules To Protect Consumers

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 11.17.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed new rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs or restrictions on gift cards. More than...

How To Swap Your Unwanted Holiday Gift Cards

Wall Street Journal | Shelly Banjo | Posted 03.06.2009 | Business


Problem: You received a gift card for the holidays but don't ever shop at that store. Solution: Trade it in. At Web sites such as GiftCardRescue.com,...

What To Do With Gift Cards To Non-Green Stores?

Grist | Posted 02.22.2009 | Green


Dear Umbra, I received a gift card this holiday season from a friend to a company which I generally avoid due to its subpar eco-practices. Since my f...

Bankrupt Sharper Image No Longer Accepts Gift Cards

Consumerist | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Despite issuing a press release claiming that they will "continue to conduct business as usual," The Shaper Image has suspended redemption of all gift...

8 Things You Need To Know About Gift Cards

Bankrate Via CNBC | Ellen Cannon | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


There's no denying the popularity of gift cards. You'll probably be getting or giving one this holiday season. As a last-minute gift, it's a no-braine...

Stocking Stuffers For The 21+ Plus Crowd: Booze Gift Cards

Crave | Caroline McCarthy | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Forget your run-of-the-mill Best Buy and Barnes & Noble gift cards. I know more than a few people who think a gift card that you could redeem for whis...

Healthcare Visa Gift Card Covers Co-Pays, Elective Surgery, Gym Memberships

Wall Street Journal | Kris Maher | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Wondering what to give your aunt this Christmas? How about paying for her next trip to the chiropractor? Pittsburgh health insurer Highmark Inc. is s...