Unused Gift Cards

Unused Gift Cards are big business.

I heard on the radio today that unclaimed gift cards total around $8 MILLION a year. Even if this figure is inflated that total is very high.

I still get upset that last Christmas I lost the $25 gift card my mom gave me to the local coffee shop. I swear I put it in my giftbag with the other presents after I unwrapped them, but when I went to go get it it wasn't there. I keep hoping it'll show up but it's been almost a year and nothing.

You know this year, I'll be extra careful.

Here are some tips to remember if you get a giftcard. (you know if you don't lose it right away):

Register it.
Spend it quickly.
Use the entire amount.