Discover has activated its 5% Cashback Bonus categories for Q3 2025, and while Gas Stations and Public Transit are familiar returning options, the third category—Utilities—is a rare and valuable inclusion …
Gas Stations
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The Buc-ee’s road stop chain has something of a cult following – and I fully admit that I’m part of that cult LOL. Part gas station, part convenience store, part …
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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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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 …
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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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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 …