I stopped at the grocery store one day after work. I needed gas and wanted to look at their selection of gift cards. Christmas was quickly approaching and I still needed to buy gifts for four people. After making my purchases I made my way to the gas pumps. I scanned my rewards card and was delighted to see I saved 40 cents per gallon. By the next day I told everyone I knew about how much I saved on gas! Then it occurred to me, I could buy gift cards at this grocery store for other stores I frequently shop. This is a great way to save money on gas and budget my monthly expenses. Here are a few examples of how buying gift cards can save you money: 1.) When it’s time for back to school shopping, buy gift cards to your kids’ favorite clothing stores. 2.) If you are trying to cut back on eating meals out, buy a gift card to your favorite restaurant(s) for the amount you have budgeted yourself. Once you have used the balance on the card, you know you have used the amount you allotted yourself for the month. You’ll find that a little planning goes a long way!