Reports of smaller packages on everyday household products are circulating, and Coloradans are likely finding some at their go-to grocery stores. The reports come from shoppers, so they don’t always show which stores are affected. Here’s what’s been reported so far, and what it could mean for your wallet. 1. Kirkland Fabric Softener As of…
You scoop out your morning coffee and try not to think about what the bag cost. Ground coffee hit a record price this spring, and Kentuckians undoubtedly felt it at the register. Here’s what you’re paying today based on national averages, and what might come next. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices…
For a lot of Virginians, ham is more than something to slice for dinner. There’s a long history and real pride behind it, and visitors don’t always see that coming. Here are the ham facts that can start a friendly argument. 1. Dry-Salt Cure Virginia ham starts with a dry cure, and Virginia Tech’s extension…
Pull into a New Jersey gas station, and you can stay right in your seat. New Jerseyans don’t think twice about it, but visitors often find it strange, and some of the details surprise even locals. Here’s what goes on behind the full-service rule. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Fines and rules…
Almost everyone has a theory about why a New York bagel tastes the way it does. But what you believe and what are facts don’t always align. Here’s what goes into a New York City bagel, including the thing almost everyone gets wrong. 1. High-Gluten Flour A New York-style bagel starts with high-gluten flour, which…
Giant Eagle says it will keep its name after Kroger buys it, so the sign over your store may not change. That sounds settled. But a sign is only one thing that could change. Here are some things Ohioans should watch for at their store as Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle moves forward. 1. Your…
Shopping at Dollar Tree used to be easy, because almost everything cost the same. But Missourians who still shop there know that’s no longer the case. Here’s how the chain’s famous price changed over time. The $1 Era Dollar Tree spent 35 years committed to selling almost everything for $1, according to NPR reporting from…
Where you shop can matter as much as what you buy. A price check of stores around the Twin Cities found big gaps between grocery chains, and those gaps add up big over a year. Here’s how much Minnesotans could save by switching grocery stores. What Checkbook Measured Consumers’ Checkbook compared grocery prices at stores…
If Starbucks’ Eggnog Latte was your favorite holiday order last year, don’t count on seeing it right away. Starbucks’ announcement doesn’t say whether it’s going to come back. Other favorites are returning, though, and new drinks are joining them. Here’s what will be on Starbucks’ holiday menu this year, including the new drinks. Tiramisu Velvet…
Beef night costs a lot more than it used to. But not all beef prices have risen the same. National price data shows some cuts have climbed faster than others, and Hoosiers are noticing the difference at the meat case. Here’s how the cuts compare, from the biggest jump to the smallest. 1. Ground Beef…
