Heads up, Discover cardholders! Time to plan your spending for the first quarter of 2026 because Discover's 5% cash back bonus categories are now live. This means you can earn a sweet 5% back on up to $1,500 in purchases within those specific categories from January to March of 2026. Why should you care? Well, maximizing these quarterly bonuses is a super easy way to boost your cash back earnings. Think of it as free money for spending you're already doing! To take advantage, you'll need to manually activate the bonus categories through your Discover account. Don't skip this step, or you'll miss out on the extra rewards. So, log into your Discover account, find the activation link, and get ready to strategize how to max out that $1,500 spending limit in the bonus categories. Happy spending!