One popular site is called Cardcash, where users can either exchange cards for different ones or trade them in for cash — ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular presents to give during the holidays, but many people don't get the best bang for their buck.Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, ...

Once a card is purchased, a criminal can drain the gift card before you get to use it. To steer clear of tampered cards, ...

Sometimes, the gift of last resort is a gift card. And that's OK. About six out of every 10 Americans said cash or gift cards are acceptable Christmas presents, according to a poll from The Associated ...

So, you’re planning on giving some gift cards this holiday season? Well, be careful, because what you end up buying may not be what you think. Gift card draining is a scam that has wreaked havoc among ...

Gift card companies are adding protections for consumers, who are increasingly being duped into sending funds to online scammers through store credit. In 2022, nearly 65,000 consumers were swindled ...

Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? A new poll finds that most people find cash or gift cards an acceptable holiday gift.

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...

In the days leading up to Christmas 2018, the Williams family were told that their neighbor had passed away. He left behind a sack of 14 gifts for Cadi Williams to be opened each year on Christmas.