In case you didn’t already know it, Consumer Reports exposes why gift cards are just one step above an all out scam–$8 billion (with a ‘B’) in unused gift cards.
I don’t care how “rude” or impersonal it is–just give me cash.
Please.
Thank you.
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I hear a lot of people talking about the rising cost of health care.  I won’t attempt to be political here on how we should fix it, but health insurance is definitely a high cost item.
But I think it is worthwhile to look at the statement, “I can’t afford _____” a little more closely.  That [...]

Our first child is only two months old, and we are already discussing how we want to handle money with our child(ren). My biggest concern up until I read this article is how early is too early?
Now, however, I have an even bigger fear. I realize that my parents never taught me ANYTHING about money. [...]

I remember a few months ago when some guys I work with were super excited about free pancakes at IHOP.  One guy went there for breakfast and  lunch as well.  He spent ~$4 plus a tip that morning at IHOP getting some sausage links and a drink to go with his “free” pancakes.  This doesn’t make [...]