3 Ways to Save More Money at Kohl's

Here's how to benefit even more if you shop at Kohl's.

As someone who tends to do most of her non-food shopping online, I can admit that I can't remember the last time I stepped inside a Kohl's. But last year, I found myself placing a couple of online orders for different purposes, and I have to say, I was impressed with the low prices I saw.

In fact, many of my friends (who may have more time or patience to shop in stores than I do) insist that Kohl's commonly offers a host of great deals. So if you're someone who likes the idea of that, then you may want to turn to Kohl's for things like apparel and home goods.

But whether you're a newer Kohl's shopper or a seasoned one, you should know that a few key moves on your part could help you eke out extra savings. Here are a few to make soon if you plan to keep shopping at Kohl's.

1. Get on the email list

I know you're thinking -- you probably don't want even more spam flooding your inbox. But actually, signing up for the Kohl's email list is an easy way to open the door to savings.

Just take it from me. I'm on the list, and I commonly get offers along the lines of 15% or 20% off of purchases, which can really be major money savers. And while it is a little annoying to be on yet another email list, a little filtering could help you manage your inbox and avoid getting overwhelmed.

2. Keep track of your Kohl's Cash

During certain promotional periods, you'll be eligible for Kohl's Cash. If you shop at the store frequently enough, this could effectively be the same thing as actual cash -- the kind you put in your bank account.

Now, the amount of Kohl's Cash you can snag will depend on the promotion at hand. For my last eligible purchase, I got $10 for spending $50. But to be clear, I didn't spend $50 to simply snag a free $10 at Kohl's. Rather, I was buying gifts and my total credit card tab came to just over $50. So the $10 was basically like free money.

Now in the interest of full disclosure, I didn't actually end up using my Kohl's Cash. The reason? I didn't have any Kohl's purchases to make by the time it expired, and because online orders often incur a shipping charge, it wasn't worth it to me to take time out of my day to haul over to Kohl's and buy something random for $10.

But again, if you shop at Kohl's more frequently, you'll most likely manage to put your store cash to good use. Just make sure to keep track of when your cash expires.

3. Join Kohl's Rewards

Kohl's Rewards is a free loyalty program that could result in big savings. For one thing, you'll earn 5% back on every Kohl's purchase you make. You'll also be eligible for a special birthday gift, which may be a discount code or store cash.

One thing you should know is that you'll generally have 30 days to spend your Kohl's Rewards cash. But that's a pretty decent window of time to make the most of that money.

If you're not familiar with Kohl's, it could be worth it to head over to your local store and see what its inventory and prices look like. That said, if you're like me and prefer online shopping, worry not. The website is loaded with inventory and is easy to navigate, so you can do your shopping at Kohl's without having to leave the house.