Here's what happens to the billions in gift cards that go unspent each year
Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Most will be redeemed.
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The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each year
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Here's what happens to the billions in gift cards that go unspent each Christmas
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Here's what happens to unspent gift cards
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