Get the Most Out of Your Gift Cards with After-Christmas Shopping

Chances are you received a gift card or cash for Christmas and it’s already burning a hole in your pocket.  Retailers are ready for the after Christmas exchange and shopping season. Here are some post-Christmas sales from the International Business Times that will help you stretch your holiday money and gift cards to their max. Check out their list of sales, below:

DEPARTMENT STORES

JCPenney: 60 to 70% off men's outwear, hats, gloves and scarves; $10 off athletic shoes; $9.99 women's sweaters; 50 to 60% off sheets and sheet sets; $10 off purchases of $25 or more on apparel, shoes, accessories and home plus an extra 10% off furniture, mattresses, blinds, fine jewelry and watches using this coupon; Tons of Door Busters in store from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 26
Kohl's: Spend $100 or more and save 20% or Spend under $100 and save 15%using this coupon; 10 to 33% off kitchen electrics; 60 to 70% off sweaters plus and extra 10% off holiday sweaters and fleece; 55 to 60% off fine and silvery jewelry; 60% off outerwear; 60 to 70% off sleepwear; 100+ more early bird savings
Macy's: 15% off sale and clearance apparel, fine and fashion jewelry; 10% off sale and clearance watches, coats, suits, dresses, intimates, select shoes and home items using this coupon; Buy two bras, get two free; $10 off your purchase of $25 or more using this coupon or coupon code "AFTER25"
Target: $499.99 for XBox One; $399.99 for Sony PlayStation 4; $39.99 select video games; $199.99 Beats by Dre Solo HD Headphones; $99.99 FitBit Wireless Wristband; $15 select Blu-Ray movies; $199.99 32" Element LED HDTV; $99.99 Apple TV; 50% off Christmas
Walmart: $143.92 Bissell ProHeat Pet Carpet Cleaner; Holiday organization from $4.97; $179 XBox 360; $998 Vizio 60" Smart HDTV

APPAREL AND SHOES

Abercrombie & Fitch: 50% entire store; All jeans $39; Free shipping on all orders over $100
Aeropostale: Everything up to 70% off; Extra 15% off using coupon code "GIFT15" until 11:59 p.m. EST 12/25
Aldo: 30% off everything for Boxing Day; 50% off original price of select styles
American Eagle: 25% off new arrivals using coupon code "82X978R1"; All jeans under $30; 50% off clearance #AEOsale
BCBGMAXAZRIA: 50% off regular-priced items at checkout; Free shipping on all orders; 60% off plus 20% extra off sale items
Bloomingdale's: Through Jan. 1, 75% off women's, contemporary, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, men, kids, home and fine jewelry; Free shipping on online orders of $100 or more; Semi-annual handbag sale with 30% off select styles
The Children's Place: 30% off and free shipping on all orders with coupon code "D5H30EM"; Up to 75% off clearance
Express: 50% off men's and women's shirts and jeans
Forever 21: Buy one, get one 50% off sale using coupon code "BOGO"; Free shipping on orders over $50
Gap: Up to 50% off winter apparel or 60% off in-stores; free shipping on all orders over $50; get $25 Gapcash when you spend $50, $50 when you spend $100 and $75 when you spend $150
H&M: Up to 70% off final sale items
Hollister: 50% off entire store; Free shipping on all orders over $75
J. Crew: 30% off regular-priced styles with coupon code "GIFTNO"; Extra 40% off sale items with coupon code "GIFTNOW"
Lord &Taylor: 20% off sale and clearance using coupon code "AFTER" or this coupon; 60% off coats; 50% off Lord & Taylor gloves, hats and scarves; Extra 50% off already-reduced handbags and accessories;
Nordstrom: Up to 50% off sale items; Earn double points through Dec. 27
Old Navy: Up to 75% off in store or up to 60% off online until Dec. 31
Payless Shoe Source: 30% off clearance; 30% off entire stock of Champion sneakers
Saks Fifth Avenue: 70% off designer sale online Dec. 25 and in stores Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Free shipping using coupon code "HOLIDAY"
Victoria's Secret: Semi-annual sale with 25 to 40% off bras, up to 40% off sleep, up to 70% off clothing and clearance bras and panties; Free shipping on orders of $100 or more using code "100SHIP"

ELECTRONICS

Barnes & Noble: 50% off best-selling Nook Books; 40% off covers for Nook HD; free shipping on orders of $25 or more
Best Buy: 50% off select Samsung Galaxy flip covers; $10 off all modal iPhone 5/5s and iPhone 5c cases; $15 off Bose sport earbud headphones; $99.99 Fitbit wireless activity and sleep tracker wristband

OTHER

Bath & Body Works: Semi-annual sale with up to 75% off everything
Gander Mountain: Up to 75% off select footwear; Save up to $200 on new firearms; Save up to 75% off blowout sale; Free shipping on orders of $50 or more
Sephora: Extra 20% off sale items using coupon code "EXTRA20" until Jan. 1
Toys R Us: Buy one, get one 40% off select video games; Buy one, get one 40% off select movies; Buy one, get one 40% off all Skylander figures; Buy one, get one 40% off all Disney Infinity figures

With one less week of holiday shopping this year, retail stores have excess stock that they need to clear out before the next season. Christmas décor and clothing will be discounted all the way through mid January, according to International Business Times. Many of the post holiday sales are extended to online shopping as well. Be sure to take advantage of gift card exchange sites such as GiftCardRescue.com, that are offering top dollar after the holidays to give you the most cash for your unwanted and unused gift cards.

Top 10 Resolutions for 2014: How Santa can help you get started

Leading gift card exchange company, GiftCardRescue.com, has released a list of the Top 10 Most Desired New Year’s Resolutions for 2014. Each resolution includes a corresponding gift card suggestion for Santa’s shopping list. This is the first year the company, best known for its annual Top 20 Most Wanted Gift Card list, has released a Top 10 list of New Year’s Resolutions.

“Since the New Year is quickly approaching, many of us are already thinking about resolutions for the year ahead. Our goal is to help consumers plan for the upcoming year by providing them with a list of the top resolutions and corresponding gift cards for their holiday wish list,” says Founder and CEO of GiftCardRescue.com, Kwame Kuadey. “Since a small percentage of people actually keep their resolution, we hope that Santa will deliver the gift card on their list to provide encouragement in pursuing their goal.”

According to a survey released in January from research and consulting firm, YouGov, 11 percent of Americans broke their resolution just six days into the New Year, while 22 percent had already cheated a few times. When it comes to actually achieving New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent of Americans are successful in doing so.

Below is the list of the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 with corresponding gift card wish list suggestions:
1.)    Goal – To Get In Shape
a.    Gift Card – Dick’s Sporting Goods

2.)    Goal – To Dress for Success
a.    Gift Card – Jos. A Bank/New York & Company

3.)    Goal – To Eat Healthier
a.    Gift Card – Whole Foods

4.)    Goal – To Travel
a.    Gift Card – Southwest Airlines

5.)    Goal – To Spend More Time With Family
a.    Gift Card – AMC Entertainment

6.)    Goal – To Learn Something New
a.    Gift Card – Barnes & Noble

7.)    Goal – To Save Money
a.    Gift Card – Target

8.)    Goal – To Complete a DIY Project
a.    Gift Card – Home Depot

9.)    Goal – To De-Stress
a.    Gift Card – Spa Finder

10.) Goal – To Hit the Outdoors
b.    Gift Card – REI

For an image of the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 with corresponding gift card wish list suggestions, click here.

It’s Raining Discounts at GiftCardRescue.com

Make the best of Yuletide seasonal discounts by buying discounted gifts cards at GiftCardRescue.com. Offers include double deals on Black Friday, 10% off on Macy’s gift cards, and much more.

Christmas season shopping is easy on the pocket this year, thanks to gift exchange website GiftCardRescue.com. They have announced a slew of discounts including Black Friday double savings. 

“Buying gift cards from us this year, is a double blessing! You get to save money when buying gift cards at discounted rates, and the buyers are able  to save even more using the gift cards on Black Friday,”  says a spokesperson for the site. 

Offers include 10.5% off on Sears/K-Mart/Lands End gift cards, 10% discount on Macy’s gift cards, 7.5% discount on Lowe’s Gift Cards, and even discounts on cards at Wal-Mart. The site sells gift cards sold by 400 merchants from more than 15 categories including travel, restaurants and grocery, health and beauty, electronics, home furnishing etc. The merchants include some of the best brands in America, including, Macy’s, Philips, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Sears, Toys R Us, Starbucks, Disney Store, etc. The store also offers eCodes or electronic codes which can be used to make online purchases. All cards purchased through them are shipped free of cost throughout the US. 

“Gift cards are perfect for those who’re picky about what they’d like as gifts or those who’re starved of time. And when they buy through Gift Card Rescue, they get to save as well. For instance, your loved ones might be happy about the $100 gift card from Macy’s, but they do not need to know that you spent only $90 for that card,” adds the spokesperson. Besides buying them to buy gifts for others, users can buy gift cards for themselves as well. All gifts are 100% guaranteed, i.e. buyers can get full refund of their money if they can prove that the gift card they have received is not the card that they have purchased, or if the value of the gift card they have received is different from what was indicated during checkout.

About GiftRescueCard.com:

GiftRescueCard.com was started by Kwame Kuadey in 2008. It is now the fastest growing gift card exchange site and has been featured on almost all news sites including WSJ, MintLife, and Oprah.com. 

To know more, visit, http://www.giftcardrescue.com/

Shop Safer Online this Season

Five Things You Should NEVER Do

Many shoppers are opting out of long lines and bustling store fronts to shop from home this holiday season. Online shopping is an increasingly popular trend and in addition, an increased threat of information theft. The experts at GiftCardRescue.com share how you can shop online and minimize your risk during the holiday season. 

1.    Think before you click on a link- Clicking on links that you receive through email could be hazardous to your computer. That chance at a free IPhone might sound enticing but it could be a ‘phishing’ scheme used to steal data from your device. If you think it is a legit offer enter the website by hand.

2.    Put a lock on your device- A study conducted by Webroot discovered that 53% of people leave their devices vulnerable to information thieves. Next time you decide to skip the security feature, consider what you could lose.

3.    Don’t mindlessly download apps- Read all the ‘permissions’ that must be accepted when downloading apps on your device. Check reviews and research apps opposed to blindly downloading potentially harmful material.

4.    A secure network is essential- The best place to do your shopping is from a secure network opposed to public Wi-Fi. Save your online shopping till you are at home or at the office.

5.    Find a reliable security app- most of the younger generations of online shoppers aren’t taking the proper precautions to protect their devices from hackers and threats. Make sure you have a valid security app installed for protection.

Shop smart online and happy holidays!