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When Are Gift Cards A Good Gift? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:03:32 +0000

By now, you must be hip deep in your Christmas shopping, and if you’re like me, you leave the tough gifts for last. That can be a real challenge. It’s not long before your mind wanders to gift cards. For me, gift cards are great for many people on your list. If someone asks for one, then [...]

Gift Cards Are a Good Idea, But Are They Always a Good Idea?

Lou Russo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:53:18 +0000

There is no questioning the popularity of gift cards for holiday gifts this year. Cnn.com reports that 58% of people would like one as a gift, and 80% of us will buy one during our holiday shopping. They certainly are an awesome option, but are they always the right gift? I don't think so, so I've come up with a system that I use. It's 'Lou's Holiday Level System".

Show Me The Money!

Liz Jeressi — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:39:33 +0000

For some, giving cash for Christmas may seem a little cold, but according to the National Retail Federation, the most requested holiday gift for the fifth year in a row is as close to cash as you can get: a department store gift card. The second most popular gift: a restaurant gift card. Some think [...]