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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This late in the game, it's not possible to ship gifts to friends and family and have them arrive before the holidays. But that's ok because ...

Know the rules, then use them fast: Balances last 5 years; inactivity fees after 12 months; some states cash out small leftovers (e.g., CA $10) Buy low, sell smart: Warehouse clubs = easy 20% off; ...

So you got an Amazon gift card for Christmas. Now what? With all of the after Christmas sales going on now, it's as good a time as any (or perhaps better than any) to use up your new gift card while ...