Stash Hotel Rewards - stay independent

Would you like the benefits of a hotel rewards program without the restrictions of having to use a specific hotel chain? Or maybe you just prefer staying at independent hotels because of the more meaningful experience they can offer. Whatever the reason, Stash Hotel Rewards offers a great new hotel rewards program for independent hotels. With their program, you can earn reward points to be redeemed at their independent hotels, from historic hotels to landmark hotels, all across the U.S.

Plastic Jungle - sell / buy discounted gift cards

Still have that gift card laying around from Christmas that you'll probably never use? Or maybe you just want the flexibility to use the money from that gift card anywhere, not just the company on the card? At Plastic Jungle, the folks understand the difficulties of gift cards, so they created a site where you can buy (at a discount!), sell (for cold hard cash!), exchange, or even donate gift cards!! Transactions are guaranteed, and the site is very easy to use. With money as tight as ever, don't let those gift cards go to waste, sell them at Plastic Jungle. Or do just the opposite and save money by buying gift cards to places you already go at discounts of up to 30%!

Groupon - save through collective buying power

For the few of you who have not yet experienced it, Groupon can offer you huge savings on everything from a nice meal out to a rental car. Here's how it works; Groupon negotitates deep discounts with companies based of the collective buying power they can bring to the table. Think economy of scale. Simply sign-up, receive daily email deals, buy the ones you like, and save lots of money!