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As we mentioned in a previous post, the Federal Reserve released new regulations regarding gift cards earlier this week.  In particular, the regulations have received a bit of press as they are more consumer-friendly.  For example, gift card issuers are now limited in their ability to charge non-use fees and the money on the card … Read more

Today, the Federal Reserve issued new gift card rules to protect Americans from unexpected fees or restrictions on gift cards. Quick highlights from the Market Watch: Under the new rules, consumers must have at least five years to use the gift cards before they expire. The Fed also says service or inactivity fees can be … Read more