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Gift cards popular, but beware fees on some

Source: MSNBC, Nov 13 2012, 6:27am CST

Pat Wellenbach / AP file Gift cards are very popular, but consumers should be aware that some of them come with strings attached in the form of steep fees. By Herb Weisbaum, TODAY contributor Tony Giorgianni admits ...

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Swag Code Extravagnaza on 5/22

Source: Who Said Nothing in Life is Free  |   May 17 2013, 9:11am CDT

Swagbucks is having a Swag Code Extravagnaza called “MAYkeover Madness” next Wednesday, May 22nd. It starts at midnight PT, and there will be a total of 7 codes and if you get them all, it totals out to 70 Swag Bucks! Plus use code WHOSAID70 w ...

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The Despair of Greeting Cards

Source: Patheos Blogs  |   May 16 2013, 11:46am CDT

I have what one may describe as an aversion to cards. I never know quite what to do with them. Keeping them around seems to be hording. Getting rid of them; an impersonal display of disregard for the sender. But, what is it about these clever little piec ...

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"The average discount is about 10 to 15 percent, but they can go up to 35 percent depending on the merchant"


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Japanese

Source: OpPapers.com  |   May 16 2013, 7:26am CDT

Eight things you need to know about giving gifts in Japan This post is by Wil. You need to understand how to present gifts correctly if you want to make a good impression in a social or business situation in Japan. In Japan, you are ...

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Surprise! Prepaid debit cards actually a good deal

Source: MSNBC  |   May 15 2013, 3:56am CDT

By Bob Sullivan, Columnist, NBC News Prepaid debit cards, long synonymous with frustrating or even exploitative fees, are suddenly a pretty good deal. In fact, artfully deployed, a prepaid card can be used without any fee ...

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5 days ago

Can Gift Certificates Be A Hotel Digital Marketing Technique?

Source: Global Hotelier's Community  |   May 14 2013, 8:04pm CDT

According to studies made to consumers in the United States, gift certificates are highly popular. Gift certificates and gift cards are the most-wanted gifts by women and the third-most wanted by men. If you are not investing in gift certificates, ...

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Consumer Reports: Winning Sports Stores

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Whether you’re outfitting yourself or getting your kids ready for their favorite sport, where you shop can make a big difference. A Consumer Reports National Research Center survey reveals the best places to gear up. Consumer Reports surveyed more than ...

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Mother's Day 2013 Spending By The Numbers

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Consumers Look To Pamper Mom With IPads, Jewelry This Mother's Day (NRF) IBISWorld expects consumers to spend $17.1 billion, an increase of just 0.2% from 2012, as spending will "shift away from more personalized, time-consuming gifts to convenient ...

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Should I Sell My Investments to Pay Off Student Loan?

Source: FOX Business  |   May 13 2013, 5:05pm CDT

Dear Debt Adviser, I own my home and have no mortgage or note. I have no debts except a student loan of about $11,000, and I can pay that off right now. I've always wanted to be debt-free, and I could write a check tomorrow and do that. M ...

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