The reader recalled a Legal Matters column published in October 2016 that described a 2006 Maryland law. The law established expiration date regulations for store-specific gift cards.

You may be giving or receiving gift cards this holiday season, but there are a few things you need to know. Store closings and card expiration dates can all have an impact on your use of a gift card.

Then, you'll need to update the expiration date anywhere you store your card information. For example, if your card data is saved to your Amazon account, you may need to update the expiration date ...

Amazon has launched a credit card for people who are trying to rebuild credit, and it shows the lengths it will go to chase lower-income customers.