For holiday shoppers, gift buying is getting close to crunch time. For many, that means defaulting to gift cards. "Probably Starbucks, Chipotle, gas gift cards," said shopper Leah Crone. Emma Gohlke ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Would you ever dream of buying a beautiful gift, maybe a cashmere sweater or a diamond necklace, and have it gift-wrapped at the store, only to watch your special someone open the box and discover it ...

In most cases, yes you can, and it's often a helpful strategy for earning rewards. But it's not always possible or advisable because of the costs or consequences. Buying gift cards with a credit card ...