Tag Archives: gift cards
5 Tips to Beat Bad Service – and Get Freebies
Jun 23, 2011 - A recent Consumer Reports survey found that two-thirds of us have been so ticked off by poor customer service that we've walked out of a store. Here's how to make your complaints heard - and to convert complaints into free goodies.
5 Ways to Cash in on Borders’ Bankruptcy
Feb 22, 2011 - The future of the Borders bookstore chain seems dimmer than ever following their recent bankruptcy filing, but on the bright side, liquidation sales across the country mean great deals for consumers. Follow these tips to take advantage while the fire sales last.
A Poor Delivery: Post Office Gift Cards Not a Good Buy
Jan 11, 2011 - Post offices will start selling gift cards this summer, but here's why you should tell them, "return to sender."
Kids’ Gifts That Pay
Dec 23, 2010 - All the money and hard work you spent on Christmas for the kids will probably go appreciated for about as long as the batteries last. So give a gift that keeps giving by teaching them about money.
9 Ways to Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season
Dec 14, 2010 - Don't let phishers, hackers, and scammers take advantage of your holiday good will this Christmas season. Here's how to protect yourself.
Gift Cards Are Better This Year: 3 Tips to Buy Them for Less
Dec 02, 2010 - Thanks to the CARD Act, Gift Cards have fewer fees less fine print. And thanks to these tips, you won't have to pay face value when you buy one.
Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards
Nov 22, 2010 - Gift cards will be a hot holiday gift item once again in 2010. A National Retail Foundation survey shows that almost 57% of adults want a gift card, ahead of clothing, books, entertainment and electronics.
Consumer Reports Names Hottest Holiday Gifts
Nov 03, 2010 - 62 percent of us plan to give a gift card this year - but 27 percent of those who got one last year still haven't used it yet.
Get the Most From Your Unwanted Gift Cards
Aug 25, 2010 - You can easily sell unwanted gift cards or buy ones you do want at a discount. Here's some advice to make sure you get the biggest bang for your gift buck.
Lower Rates Ahead? New CARD Act Provisions Kick in Sunday
Aug 19, 2010 - If your credit card's interest rate has been increased since January 1, 2009, new rules require issuers to evaluate whether the reasons for the increase have changed and, if appropriate, to reduce the rate.
Five Things to Know About Gift Cards
Nov 30, 2009 - We all love gift cards, they're easy to give and even easier to get. But, there's a cost to the convenience... fine print. Here's what you need to know to make your gift card buying experience a good one.
Giving a Gift Card? Watch Out…
Dec 22, 2008 - Ever since their introduction, gift cards have been a holiday staple, but this season fewer of us may be giving or receiving them. If you plan on stuffing a stocking with a gift card this season, here are 3 things to watch out for.
