A new pay-at-the-pump rule at Buc-ee's is catching some drivers off guard.

That quick swipe at the gas pump could quietly freeze up to $175 of your own money before you even leave the station. Paying at the pump feels like one of life’s little conveniences. Slide in a card, ...

Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.

Q When I use my debit card to buy gas at the pump, I've noticed that a hold gets put on funds in my account for a few days — sometimes for more than what I purchased. What gives? Is there any way to ...