Greenback Gifts That Keep On Giving

Finding holiday gifts with meaning is tough. We often spend much of our time shopping for presents that are just "perfect" -- but then are quickly forgotten. We run to the bank for crisp bills to hand to the doorman or hairdresser, but they sometimes don't remember the generosity amid all the other tips they receive. And kids' toys often are just left strewn around the floor in the days after Christmas or Hanukkah.

It's time to give a gift with a little more "money" meaning. As you continue your holiday shopping this weekend, I have a few suggestions for alternative presents for all ages.

Gift Cards With a Personal Touch

A gift card loaded with cash is an increasingly popular choice when gift givers can't decide on a present or don't have time to shop. The advantage is that the recipient gets to use the embedded cash to buy something of his choice -- guaranteed to please. ...