Gift cards are an easy alternative to giving money, but they do come with some limitations and potential pitfalls. Here's what you need to know.

Think about all the holiday gifts your kids get excited about. Now think about how many of them actually get used a few months later. A debit card could be different. It’s a gift that’s not just about ...

Consider Bankrate research that finds the average American with unused gift cards has a balance of $244. That same research, ...

In most cases, yes you can, and it's often a helpful strategy for earning rewards. But it's not always possible or advisable because of the costs or consequences. Many or all of the products on this ...

Using PayPal makes it easy to buy things online once you’ve set it up, but what about using those pre-paid gift cards you’ve got lying around? You can use them with PayPal, too; here’s how to add a ...

VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - After giving two grandkids Visa debit cards, Randy and Deb Lackas didn’t expect their grandson would be left empty-handed when shopping. “He said, ‘Grandma, I went to use my gift ...

Remember that time you signed up for a free trial, and then a few months later later you realize the company has been dutifully charging you $9.95 on the first of every month? We know the feeling.

On May 17, the El Cajon Police Department informed their 21,000-plus Instagram followers of the trending "Gift Card Scam" happening at big box stores around the country — including San Diego County.

With high school and college graduations soon upon us, you might be considering giving a debit gift card to the graduate. But consider Sandra Weddle’s story a cautionary tale. Weddle, of Visalia, ...