Giving the Gift of Gift Cards…Hold Up a Minute

Gift cards are my go-to gift for children, teenagers, brides, and mothers-to-be.  Even more so after reading that we spend over $57 billion a year on unwanted gifts.  I think I’ve received at least a couple million dollars worth. So giving the gift of gift cards seems like the best option, right?  Right.  But there [...]

13 Tips for Savvy Consumers (aka How Not to Get Scammed)

The Federal Government’s Consumer Action Handbook outlines 13 ways to keep from getting scammed: A deal that sounds too good to be true usually is! Be wary of promises to fix your credit problems, low-interest credit cards, deals that let you skip credit card payments, business/job opportunities, risk-free investments, and free travel. Extended warranties and [...]