Have you been getting an anxious feeling while looking at your wishlist and then at your budget and then back to your wishlist?

If so, you're not the only one. Luckily, there are tons of ways to save money and if you think you've tried them all, here's one that maybe you haven't. Among the money-saving strategies out there, purchasing discount gift cards is one of them. Whether it's for personal use or gifting, buying discount gift cards or trading unwanted ones for other cards or even for cash is an excellent way to go if you're looking to save. With Black Friday coming up, we invite you to try this tip out.

Before we go into the details, a good general rule is to know what you want or where to get it. The clearer your plan, the easier it is to find the best options and stay within your budget. Think about your favorite store or the person you’re shopping for likes so you can stay organized.

With that in your mind, you set out to search for gift cards and use those discounts. It is well known that there are tons of gift cards that equal millions of dollars that go unused and unspent. And for all those unwanted cards some people will find a good use for them.

That exchange can be done through specific gift card market sites like CardCookie. Here you can sell your unwanted gift cards for cash or exchange them for another gift card that interests you. If you’re just looking to purchase discount gift cards without selling one, you can do that too.

Why purchase these cards? Because you’ll be buying the card for less than its spending value. For example, if the card gives you a $25 discount, you’ll buy it for %10 percent less but still have $25 to use.

Another benefit, you can stack them up with Black Friday discounts. So get ahead of the game and save your extra money by making your wishlist, scouting for the gift cards you’ll need, and putting them to use.