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

Fetch Rewards is an app that lets users earn points for scanning receipts; here's how I used the app to land a $25 gift card.

Trying to use a Mastercard, Visa, or Amex Gift Card on Amazon can cause several headaches. First, simply registering the card as a payment method can be tricky. Amazon requires a name and billing ...

As the holidays come to a close, you probably have multiple gift cards in your possession. Though it's obvious where to use some gift cards (like an iTunes card or a Google Play card), others may come ...

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in ...