Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in ...

Whether you've received a Vanilla Gift Card as a gift or bought it yourself as a way to pay for transactions without using your personal credit or debit card, at some point you may want to use it for ...

NORTH TEXAS - It's that time of year. "gift card season." But before you buy - beware! "I am the person who bought the compromise card," Shannon Greer explained. "And I was absolutely shocked!" Greer ...

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Know the rules, then use them fast: Balances last 5 years; inactivity fees after 12 months; some states cash out small leftovers (e.g., CA $10) Buy low, sell smart: Warehouse clubs = easy 20% off; ...