Comments on: Gift Cards Are Not Particularly Thoughtful, But They Are Convenient and Great Presents For Some http://www.moneybluebook.com/gift-cards-are-not-particularly-thoughtful-but-they-are-convenient-and-great-presents-for-some/ Personal Finance Beyond Credit Cards and Balance Transfers Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:09:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: E.C. http://www.moneybluebook.com/gift-cards-are-not-particularly-thoughtful-but-they-are-convenient-and-great-presents-for-some/comment-page-1/#comment-944 E.C. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:49:30 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/gift-cards-are-not-particularly-thoughtful-but-they-are-convenient-and-great-presents-for-some/#comment-944 Cash generally is a more convenient and useful gift; however, I appreciate giftcards more. If someone gives me a check, I stick it in my savings. If someone gives me a gift card, I'm forced to find something I think I'll enjoy to spend it on. What would you think of a savings bond as a wedding present? I've got two dear friends who're getting married this spring, and they've been living together for some time so they likely have the essential household items taken care of. Cash generally is a more convenient and useful gift; however, I appreciate giftcards more. If someone gives me a check, I stick it in my savings. If someone gives me a gift card, I’m forced to find something I think I’ll enjoy to spend it on.

What would you think of a savings bond as a wedding present? I’ve got two dear friends who’re getting married this spring, and they’ve been living together for some time so they likely have the essential household items taken care of.

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