Savvy shoppers on Plastic Jungle buy gift cards to save money in a whole new way!

Brands purchased most frequently in January 2010:

1.) Macy’s Gift Cards

2.) Walmart Gift Cards

3.) Best Buy Gift Cards

4.) Target Gift Cards

5.) The Home Depot Gift Cards

6.) Land’s End Gift Cards, Sears Gift Cards, Kmart Gift Cards (these gift cards can be used at any of the members of this family of brands)

7.) Lowe’s Gift Cards

8.) Starbucks Gift Cards

9.) FYE Gift Cards

10.) Barnes & Noble Gift Cards

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Where do you like to shop most?  I’ll tell you where your favorite store ranked in January…

We are constantly updating our directory on how to verify the balance on your gift card. Drop us a note if there is a specific card you would like to learn more about.

There are two ways you may check the balance of your Home Depot Gift Card:

1. Visit any Home Depot store and ask the cashier to verify the balance.

2. Check your balance online at homedepot.com and enter the Gift Card Number and PIN found on the back of the card.

Note, in order to verify a merchandise credit card, you will be required to visit any Home Depot store to confirm the balance.

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Are you stumped when trying to check the balance on your Starbucks gift card? Here are a few easy steps on how to check the number of latte’s left in your future:

1. Visit starbucks.com/card and select “check balance.” Enter the 16-digit number and the Card Security Code. The CSC is the 8-digit number that can be found by scratching off the metallic coating on the back of the card.

2. You may also check the balance at participating Starbucks stores or by calling 1-800-STARBUC (782-7282).

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Simple ways to check the balance on your Target Gift Card:

1. To check the balance of your Target Gift Card visit their online store. Follow the detailed instructions outlined on the page. Submit the Card# and Access# found on the back of the gift card.

2. You may also visit any participating Target stores or by calling 1-800-544-2943

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There are a few ways to check the balance and see the most recent transactions on your Walmart Gift Card:

1. Call the number located on the back of the card (1-888-537-5503).

2. Visit a Walmart location near you (check their website for this information) and a customer service rep can look it up for you

3. Go to walmart.com/giftcards or samsclub.com

Note, you will be asked to provide the gift card number and the PIN, which can be found by scratching off the strip on the back of the card.

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Gift cards are a great tool to help college students manage their money and take financial responsibility for their spending. Buying discounted gift cards for your student will help stretch your hard earned dollars as well as set monthly allowances for your son or daughter’s monthly budget.

Gift cards eliminate the stress of paying off credit and/or interest rates over time. We all know parent’s lie awake at night worried about what their kids are charging on the credit card. Buy discounted gift cards to places your student will inevitably need to shop.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

Bed Bath & Beyond gift cards gives your college student the flexibility to decorate his/her dorm room.

When in doubt, Starbucks gift cards are the perfect treat for late night study sessions.

Here is a little secret, when you want your college student to make a weekend trip home, send a Shell gift card or American Airlines gift card to send a subtle message – It’s time to visit!