How can you explain Buc-ee’s? in the purest definition, it’s a roadside gas station and convenience store, but it’s really so, SO much more than that. A friend of ours …
Gas Stations
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Rental Cars
Returning Your Rental Car at Orlando Airport? Don’t Fill Your Gas Tank Here!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMany visitors to Central Florida know that renting a car at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the ultimate freedom. You have a vehicle at your disposal for the entirety of …
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Credit Cards
Earn 5% Cash Back on Gas, Home Improvement, and Public Transit With Discover Cards
by joehegby joehegWith several versions of the Discover card, you have the opportunity to earn 5% back in specific categories every 3 months, up to $75. This means you can earn up …
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Rental Cars
Gas Stations Near Orlando Airport That Aren’t a Rip-Off for Tourists
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, I wrote a post about two gas stations near Orlando International Airport (MCO) that rip off tourists with prices that are usually over 2x the norm. The …
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Points & Miles
Maximizing Points at Buc-ee’s: Understanding How Banks Classify Expenses
by joehegby joehegIt was 2012 when we first visited Buc-ee’s. The Texas-based company opened its first travel center in 2003, but the stakes were raised when its massive complex opened in New …
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It’s understandable if you’ve never heard of a kolache before. We’d never seen them before we started visiting Texas and the first ones we tried were from the local Buc-ee’s. …
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Rental Cars
What To Do If You Put The Wrong Octane Gas In Your Rental Car
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery car has a recommended type (octane) of gasoline, commonly known in the U.S. as Regular, Mid-Grade (or Plus) and Premium. Well, there’s diesel too but fortunately, diesel pumps don’t …
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Credit Cards
I’ve Never Had To Do This When Paying With A Credit Card In The U.S. Before!
by joehegby joehegIf there’s one place where the United States has lagged the rest of the world, it’s in credit card security. While most of the world has moved on to wireless …
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If the whole COVID thing itself wasn’t bad enough, the shortages we encountered in the earliest months of the pandemic made it even worse. Sure, there was an increased need …
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In case you forgot, the 5% cash-back categories for your Discover cards changed and reset on April 1st. The new spending categories are: Gas Stations Wholesale Clubs Streaming Services. You’ll …