Simple ways to save money so you can spend the cash on things you really want.

To save on cash, we all know to brew our coffee at home and to stop splurging on restaurant dinners, but there are plenty of other easy ways to keep you money in the piggy bank.

SELL YOUR GIFT CARDS - Don’t use gift cards on unnecessary purchase. Giftah.com allows you to sell gift cards for up to 90% face value, giving you cash for necessities.

KITCHEN EXTRAS – Save a few pennies by slashing your use of paper towels and plastic baggies. Paper towel rolls that tear in half-sheet sizes are easy to find in most supermarkets. The smaller sized sheet is sufficient for most clean-up jobs. Plastic baggies can easily be recycled by washing the baggies with laundry and leaving them out to dry. Then they’re good as new.

FLEXIBLE VACATION PLANS – When looking into vacation plans, make your dates as flexible as possible. Flights and hotel packages can be booked for much lower costs on certain weekdays and off-weeks.

ORDER ONLINE – Ordering items online can spare you the costs of sales tax and transportation fees. Plus, many online companies offer free shipping.

MOVIES - The cheapest way to watch a movie is through online sites or renting from programs like Netflix and Red Box. If you really want to watch a flick on the silver screen, go to a matinee showing, the cost is much less.