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><channel><title>Money Talks News &#187; gift cards</title> <atom:link href="http://www.moneytalksnews.com/tag/gift-cards/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com</link> <description>Money Talks with Stacy Johnson</description> <copyright>Copyright 2012 Money Talks News. All Rights Reserved.</copyright> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:06 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>5 Tips to Beat Bad Service &#8211; and Get Freebies</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/06/23/5-tips-beating-bad-service-receive-free-deals-process/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/06/23/5-tips-beating-bad-service-receive-free-deals-process/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:30:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Karla Bowsher</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/490907537_6724705f74_b.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/basykes</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bypass automated phone menus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Consumer Reports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coupons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[deals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dialAHuman.com]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free coupons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gethuman.com]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LucyPhone]]></category><guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=17487</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/02/22/5-ways-to-cash-in-on-borders-bankruptcy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>A Poor Delivery: Post Office Gift Cards Not a Good Buy</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/01/11/a-poor-delivery-post-office-gift-cards-not-a-good-buy/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/01/11/a-poor-delivery-post-office-gift-cards-not-a-good-buy/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:36:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Michael Koretzky</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2650844023_ebb8563d2d_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/cjc4454</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american express]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buying gift cards at the post office]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Discover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mastercard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[post office]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Post Office to offer gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[United States Postal Service]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Viisa]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=15052</guid> <description><![CDATA[Post offices will start selling gift cards this summer, but here's why you should tell them, "return to sender."]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Post offices will start selling gift cards this summer, but here's why you should tell them, "return to sender."]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/01/11/a-poor-delivery-post-office-gift-cards-not-a-good-buy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Kids&#8217; Gifts That Pay</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/23/kids-gifts-that-pay/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/23/kids-gifts-that-pay/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:01:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brandon Ballenger</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3383249153_638b4a8bb1_b.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/jbhill</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Credit & Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[christmas gifts money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas present ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts for kids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts for saving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts that teach]]></category> <category><![CDATA[learn to save]]></category> <category><![CDATA[monopoly]]></category> <category><![CDATA[moonjar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[saving for college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stocking stuffers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teach kids money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teach kids to save]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teachable gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the game of life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[three jars savings]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=14116</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/23/kids-gifts-that-pay/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>9 Ways to Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/14/9-ways-to-shop-safely-online-this-holiday-season/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/14/9-ways-to-shop-safely-online-this-holiday-season/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Michael Koretzky</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/2145023956_d98fd7b43c_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/st3f4n</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[9 Tips for safer online shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid online rip-offs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet scams]]></category> <category><![CDATA[phishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media threats]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=13243</guid> <description><![CDATA[Don't let phishers, hackers, and scammers take advantage of your holiday good will this Christmas season. Here's how to protect yourself.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don't let phishers, hackers, and scammers take advantage of your holiday good will this Christmas season. Here's how to protect yourself.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/14/9-ways-to-shop-safely-online-this-holiday-season/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gift Cards Are Better This Year: 3 Tips to Buy Them for Less</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/02/why-gift-cards-are-a-better-deal-this-year-and-how-to-get-yours-for-less/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/02/why-gift-cards-are-a-better-deal-this-year-and-how-to-get-yours-for-less/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Michael Koretzky</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3129144373_2d3c29bfb8_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/arvindgrover</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[3 Tips to buy gift cards for less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buying gift cards for less]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CARD Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[employee gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[holiday gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[where to get discounted gift cards]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=12751</guid> <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/02/why-gift-cards-are-a-better-deal-this-year-and-how-to-get-yours-for-less/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/22/tips-for-buying-and-using-gift-cards/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/22/tips-for-buying-and-using-gift-cards/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:20:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Stacy Johnson</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/331865869_9aedfddc67_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/buba69</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Around The House]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to shop for gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rules regarding gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tips on buying gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tips on using gift cards]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=11674</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/22/tips-for-buying-and-using-gift-cards/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Consumer Reports Names Hottest Holiday Gifts</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/03/consumer-reports-names-hottest-holiday-gifts/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/03/consumer-reports-names-hottest-holiday-gifts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:37:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Stacy Johnson</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/82238906_011c194b49_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/Howard Dickins</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer reports holiday shopping survey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[holiday shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[most popular gifts]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=11633</guid> <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/11/03/consumer-reports-names-hottest-holiday-gifts/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Get the Most From Your Unwanted Gift Cards</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/25/get-the-most-from-your-unwanted-gift-cards/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/25/get-the-most-from-your-unwanted-gift-cards/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:16:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Michael Koretzky</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4664223966_4a3155b74a_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/manchesterlibrary</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Around The House]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buying gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot deals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[saving money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Selling gift cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[used gift cards]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=6881</guid> <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/25/get-the-most-from-your-unwanted-gift-cards/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Lower Rates Ahead? New CARD Act Provisions Kick in Sunday</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/19/lower-rates-ahead-new-card-act-provisions-kick-in-sunday/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/19/lower-rates-ahead-new-card-act-provisions-kick-in-sunday/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:15:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Stacy Johnson</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4542026865_361a959e28_o.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/thetruthabout</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Credit & Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Learn Credit Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CARD Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift card terms and conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gift cards]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=8533</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/08/19/lower-rates-ahead-new-card-act-provisions-kick-in-sunday/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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