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Federal Gift Card law should address bankruptcy issue

Federal Gift Card law should address bankruptcy issue

Here is a link to an article I published recently on EzineArticles that talks about Sen. Charles Schumer of New York’s plan to introduce in 2009 a federal legislation that will set standards on gift cards….

Gift Cards & Bankruptcy Update

Gift Cards & Bankruptcy Update

Hi Folks, Below is a list of major retailer bankruptcies for 2008 and their impact on gift card holders. As you will find, almost all the retailers listed continued to honor gift cards during bankruptcy, with…

Gift Card Deals and Promotions for the Week – 12/10/08

Gift Card Deals and Promotions for the Week – 12/10/08

Outback Steakhouse – Outback Steakhouse is offering a free $20 gift card with a purchase of $100 Outback gift card. Offer ends on 12/31/2008. Click here for details. Discover Card – Discover Card is offering customers…

Verizon FiOS' Gift Card scam should be investigated

Verizon FiOS' Gift Card scam should be investigated

For those of you who read this blog regularly, you are probably aware that I have been following this story closely as soon as it became evident that this Verizon FiOS gift card deal I posted…

Gift Card Swap with a Twist

Gift Card Swap with a Twist

Are you currently holding on to a gift card you don’t want? Well, there is good news for you. You can swap your gift card for another card of your choice at www.GiftCardRescue.com.  Unlike other gift…

State-by-State Gift Card Laws

State-by-State Gift Card Laws

It is that time of the year when you hear a lot about gift cards and how they make such a great gift. But this year, the news surrounding gift cards has focused on retailer bankruptcies…