I still can’t believe it every time I use the Upside app (formerly Get Upside)—especially when the cash back is this high. Tonight, I stopped at Marco’s Pizza at 7721 Hampton Blvd in Norfolk, VA, and the offer was sitting at around 20% cash back. That’s one of the biggest restaurant cash-back amounts I’ve seen […]
What Gasoline Brand Gives the Best Gas Mileage?
Most gas starts out similar, but additive packages and engine cleanliness can change long-term MPG. Here’s how to choose fuel that actually helps.
Best Fuel Injector Cleaners Under $15 for Delivery & Rideshare Drivers
As a delivery or rideshare driver, every mile and every gallon counts. In this guide I share the best fuel injector cleaners under $15, how they help gas mileage, and how I use them in my own delivery-driver routine to save money and keep my engine running smooth.
Upside App in Virginia Beach: Save on Gas & Eating Out by the Oceanfront
In this Virginia Beach-focused Upside guide, I share how I use the app to save on gas and quick meals around the Oceanfront, Town Center, and other busy areas—especially as a rideshare and delivery driver.
GetUpside in Norfolk, VA: My Favorite Cash Back Spots for Food & Fun
Born and raised in Norfolk, I’m sharing my favorite GetUpside cash back spots in the city—from Five Guys and Marco’s Pizza to Dunkin and Firehouse Subs—with real addresses and cash back amounts to help you save.
Is This Really an “Affordability Crisis”? Bob Nardelli, Black Friday Spending, and the American Consumer
Everyone keeps saying we’re in an “affordability crisis,” but Black Friday and Cyber Monday numbers just hit fresh records. In this breakdown I look at who’s actually spending, what experts and CEOs are saying, and why building an online business may be one of the smartest responses to this weird, K-shaped economy.
Rakuten Cyber Monday Cash-Back Guide: Turn Every Deal Into Real Money Back
Rakuten is a free cash-back portal that partners with thousands of online stores. When you click from Rakuten to a store, that store pays Rakuten a commission for sending them a shopper—and Rakuten shares part of that commission with you as cash back. Here’s the basic flow: On Cyber Monday, Rakuten highlights a special Cyber […]
Shopping Assistant Guide: Cash Back Apps + Deal-Hunting Hacks
Want real savings without extreme couponing? This guide breaks down the best cash back apps—Rakuten, Upside (Get Upside), and Honey—plus quick deal-hunting habits like price alerts and coupon stacking.
