Coffee in Kansas got a new address on September 30, when Mokas Coffee & Eatery opened its first franchise in Olathe. It picked a good state for it. A recent ranking from Innerbody Research set out to measure which state searches for coffee more than any other, and the results didn’t land the way many…
Montana just finished its 53rd-driest August since record keeping began in 1895, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information. The grass ran out early. That kind of summer forces decisions Montana ranchers usually don’t make until October. These are the signs Montana ranchers bring cattle down early. 1. Federal…
A dog doesn’t need a blizzard to end up in a vet’s exam room this fall. Green Bay’s average first frost falls close to Sept. 27, according to seasonal tracking by a local television meteorologist covering northeastern Wisconsin. A hard freeze follows about ten days later. These are the cold-weather signs vets want Wisconsin dog…
You don’t need us to tell you that you pay more for groceries now than in August 2005. But do you know how much more? These are the grocery staples that cost South Carolina shoppers far more than in 2005. Some have more than doubled for shoppers across the South. Where These Prices Come From…
Reno’s October afternoons average a high near 70 degrees, according to 30-year climate normals from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The same month’s nights average a low near 40. That’s a 30-degree swing in one day. These are the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), problems Nevada homeowners only find once that swing…
A pending class action accuses Mattress Firm of advertising a $1,399.99 “regular” price right next to a $674 sale price on the same mattress. That’s a markdown of more than 50 percent. Plaintiffs say almost nobody ever paid the higher price to begin with. Mattress Firm isn’t the only place shoppers overpay. These are the…
Starting October 15, North Dakota law lets drivers bolt metal studs onto their tires for the winter. The state picked that date on purpose. Everything else in a car trunk follows the same logic. These are the things North Dakotans keep in their car from October on. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
A home security contract can lock a customer in for years. Getting back out often isn’t cheap. These are the security system contract terms Wisconsinites can’t get out of. Note: This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Contract terms, fees, and cancellation rules are subject to change. 1. Three-Year Minimum ADT, one of…
Florida placed second in the nation for reverse mortgage lending volume in fiscal year 2023, trailing only California, according to the Federal Housing Administration’s count of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loans. That volume means thousands of families sign a stack of federal paperwork every year. Many never read past the highlights. These are the reverse…
A Maryland law that took effect this summer forces subscription companies to warn shoppers before a free trial turns into a bill. That’s one new protection for one particular situation. But a lot of the monthly charges for phone, laptop, and family photo storage fall outside anything the new rule touches. These are the cloud…
