Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Gift cards are prepaid stored value cards used for specific stores or online purchases.Some cards charge fees or have expiration dates that reduce their ...

If you’re left with a small balance, in some states you can ask for the change.

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It's proper etiquette to thank someone for a gift, even if it's something you don't want or can't use. That's as true of gift cards as it is of ugly sweaters. Nearly half (47%) of Americans have at ...

Raise, CardCash and GameFlip are reputable companies that help you sell U.S. gift cards for cash. Selling gift cards often involves marking down the price and paying a fee. Gift card exchanges vary in ...

When you're working on paying down credit card debt, interest charges can make it an especially challenging task. But what if you could pause them for a while, pay off your current balance and call it ...

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From kid favorite slime kits and karaoke machines to windproof lighters and fluffy cloud socks, here are stocking stuffer and ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...