Today's Opinions

 Are you purchasing gift cards this holiday season? If so, beware of fees attached.

The Gift Card Federal Law Act, passed in 2010 has improved consumers’ chances of getting full value out of the cards they buy or give, but there are still things to look out for. Here are some facts from BBB:

· Money on a gift card cannot expire for at least five years from the date the card was purchased or the last date any additional money was loaded onto the card.

 This week Paul Coyle takes a look at the state's continuing efforts to cut funding for the local school system.

  I am writing in response to the letter in the paper from Beve Smith on 11-14-12 concerning the Bullitt County Detention Center. I am glad to see that I am not the only one frustrated with the jail. I have a relative in the jail and found out this is true. They take 25% of money placed on the inmates account even for old fees. I think this is not fair when they are serving a totally different sentence.