Gift cards are the clear winner for a straightforward gift of cash. Prepaid debit cards are more like bank accounts. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

The holiday season calls for gift giving. But sometimes, giving a gift card is just easier and, frankly, more appreciated by recipients whose tastes may diverge from yours, or who have no room or ...

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More than just a convenience, gift cards can be a safety net for last-minute shoppers and a fallback for hard-to-please giftees. These days, they can also be a source of worry-free gifting that’s ...

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Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. There once was a time when gift cards were frowned upon and deemed ...

With the holiday season comes more shopping and with more shopping comes more scams and fraudsters looking to take advantage of your holiday goodwill. From supposed charities looking for "donations" ...

Gift cards are the kinds of presents that can seem obvious or unimaginative, a step up from cutting a check and stuffing it into a card. But hear us out: They're actually incredibly useful and can ...