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• How to turn gift cards into cash

  Posted Jul 23 2008, 06:27 AM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: Spending, Saving, Giving, The Dough Roller
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  Did you ever receive a gift card for a store where you never shop? Or have you ever had a gift card for a store that filed for bankruptcy? When a retailer files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, gift cardholders get in line with every other unsecured creditor.

  What does that mean? It means you can kiss the value of your gift card goodbye. One solution is to run out and spend the gift card if you hear the retailer is in financial turmoil. But there is another solution.   Read More...

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• 10 fun and frugal Father's Day gifts

  Posted Jun 04 2008, 05:30 AM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: Spending, Family, Giving, The Dough Roller
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  With Father's Day fast approaching, finding a memorable gift that doesn't break the bank can be a chore. To make things easy for you, what follows is a list of Father's Day gifts that range in cost from zero to about $25. And for those fathers reading this article, you'll be happy to know that a Father's Day tie is not on the list.

  Homemade greeting card. Kids love crafts, and making a card for Dad on Father's Day is a memorable time. I've kept every card my children have ever made for me, and they are worth far more than anything they could have bought for me. Here's a site with some great card ideas.   Read More...

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