Effective April 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 22 (SB 22) will now require businesses to provide cash back on gift cards with a balance under $15 ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular presents to give during the holidays, but many people don't get the best bang for their buck. Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, ...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) -- Millions of us received gift cards for the holidays, but research shows nearly $1 billion worth of them go unused every year. Some of that money is stuck on cards that are ...

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