Gift cards are an easy alternative to giving money, but they do come with some limitations and potential pitfalls. Here's ...

Why does it cost $4 to activate a gift card? Encino resident Carol Powell, 67, posed that question to me after being told by a Target cashier about the cost for getting a $25 prepaid card up and ...

They offer convenience but can have hidden fees and unspent funds can be forfeited Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism ...