Giving money as a gift, whether it’s cash, gift cards or a money order can be convenient. You can personalize monetary gifts to suit a recipient’s preferences or needs. Understand the tax implications ...

Saving up the down payment for a home is never easy. But it can be especially discouraging when housing prices are on the rise. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that the national ...

Once a card is purchased, a criminal can drain the gift card before you get to use it. To steer clear of tampered cards, ...

Stuffing cash in an envelope in lieu of buying a gift often gets a bad rap. But let’s be real: Who couldn’t use some extra cash? You’ve never heard of anyone trying to return a cash gift because it ...

Yahoo Finance Personal Finance and Banking Editor Casey Bond joins Mind Your Money with Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to go over some creative ways to give money as a gift this holiday ...

The AARP runs ads claiming that any request to pay by gift card is always a scam. Patrick McKenzie, writing at Bits About ...

Millions of American young adults are graduating from college this season and beginning the next chapters of their lives. The ceremonial celebrations of graduations often come with receiving gifts of ...

Any time money and personal relationships mingle, things can get sticky—and that’s definitely true when it comes to wedding gift etiquette. Whether you’re writing a check, grabbing a gift card, or ...

BACK IF YOU ACT QUICKLY. YES, SCAMMERS LIKE GIFT CARDS BECAUSE IT’S LIKE PUTTING CASH RIGHT INTO THEIR HANDS. AND NOW, ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, SOME GIFT CARD COMPANIES HAVE STARTED ...

Plenty of first-time homebuyers don’t rely on family money. These expert tips can help you plan your next move. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...