Watching the gas pump numbers climb while you stand there is no fun. A warehouse club’s gas station may cost you less than the one down the street. Here’s why gas at Costco and Sam’s Club often costs Arizonans less. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Gas prices and membership fees are subject…
Many Texans keep a spot in their pantry for “just in case.” Some things always make it into the cart, and nobody apologizes for it. Here are the items Texans load up on at H-E-B, whether a storm is on the way or not. 1. Bottled Water Winter Storm Uri knocked out power across Texas…
Ask a lobsterman when summer really ends, and you might not hear Labor Day. Out on Maine’s water, the real signs show up later. Some boats change what they catch. Others change who they carry. These are the lobster boat traditions that wind down by mid-October in Maine. 1. Shedder Run’s Last Days Through much…
A year ago, only three brands in a national customer survey scored higher than Arby’s. Now 16 do. Three of them are new to the list. Arby’s score slipped from 79 to 77 on a scale of 0 to 100. That’s two points below the fast-food average. Here’s how Ohio-born Arby’s lost its spot in…
Groceries are expensive enough without some innocent habits making your bill worse. If you shop at Stop & Shop, you might be doing one or two of them right now. These are 7 Stop & Shop habits that can cost Massachusetts shoppers more than they save. Note: This is general information, not tax or financial…
Kroger’s start traces to a single store on Pearl Street in downtown Cincinnati in 1883. Ohio has been its home base ever since. That long history has given many Ohio shoppers years to learn Kroger’s savings system. These are the Kroger finds Ohioans secretly hoard. 1. Fuel Points That Stack at the Pump Kroger’s Fuel…
If you’ve ever pooled money for a Maryland crab feast, you know the price of a bushel can change the guest list. This summer, crabber CJ Canby quoted about $260 for a bushel of live, heavy male blue crabs, according to The Baltimore Banner. That’s enough to make you pause before inviting more people over….
In New Jersey, “We’re getting pizza” can sound like a settled dinner plan. Then someone asks where, and suddenly everyone has something to say. If you grew up in the Garden State, you understand the fuss. If you didn’t, a casual pizza night can introduce you to traditions locals treat as common sense. These are…
If you shop at Publix for eggs one day and Kroger the next, your trip might seemingly feel about the same. But look closer, and the two stores play by different rules. These are the big differences between Publix and Kroger every Georgian should know. 1. Store Ownership Structure Publix sells its stock only to…
You could buy a Wendy’s Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe for 99 cents until the chain revamped its value menu in January 2013. Since then, what Americans pay for a cheap Wendy’s meal has changed even more. Many Kentuckians and Americans across the country remember Wendy’s 99-cent items from 2013, but its Biggie Deals now start at…
