Looking to save money? Try using cash for these 3 purchases.

In the age of credit card loyalty rewards, tap-and-go payments and "buy now, pay later" plans, the idea of using cash to make purchases might have the quaint whiff of yesteryear. Yet paying cash for certain goods and services can actually save you money, personal finance experts say.

With total credit card balances in the U.S. reaching $1.1 trillion in 2024, now may be a good time for consumers to whip out their greenbacks or their debit cards, particularly when it comes to the following expenses.