Think a Florida driver’s license makes you a Floridian in the eyes of the tax man? It doesn’t. States like New York count the days you spend up north, and they have the records to do it. This is why Florida’s snowbirds are getting audited more than ever. Note: This is general information, not financial…
Do you think the number next to the blackened mahi on your menu is what lands on your card? Not quite. Florida restaurants have picked up a habit of adding charges below the food total. Since this month, a new state law makes them show those charges before you order, not after. These are the…
Georgia’s homestead exemption for seniors can erase much of your property tax bill, and many counties wipe out school taxes entirely at 62 or 65. That second part matters, because school taxes make up the biggest share of most Georgia property tax bills. At 65, the state piles its own break on top. So a…
Think a Publix run looks the same for everybody in Georgia? It doesn’t. Someone who’s shopped their store since the Braves played at Fulton County Stadium moves with a rhythm that a newcomer can’t fake. These are the habits that mark a longtime Georgia Publix shopper. Taking One at Half Price A longtime Publix shopper…
Think you’ve got your Harris Teeter run down to a science? Maybe not. The VIC card, the app, and the pump all hide savings that regular shoppers walk past. These are the ways Virginians miss out at Harris Teeter. Shopping Without a VIC Card At Harris Teeter, the number on the shelf tag isn’t the…
Think a Pub Sub comes one way, on a roll, straight off the printed board? It doesn’t have to. The Publix deli counter bends further than most shoppers ever ask, and those who push get more sandwich for the same money. These are the Publix deli secrets Florida shoppers over 60 swear by. 1. Order…
Think you’ve squeezed everything you can out of a Publix BOGO? We’re willing to bet you haven’t. These are the Publix BOGO tricks that few Floridians use and hurried shoppers walk past. The Free Item Can Differ A Publix BOGO doesn’t always lock you into two of the exact same thing. On many buy-one-get-one deals,…
Florida retirees pay some of the highest insurance bills in the country, and many pay more than they should. But the costliest mistakes hide in the paperwork, not the premium. These are the insurance traps that catch Florida retirees off guard. Note: This is general information, not insurance advice. Coverage and terms are subject to…
Yes, Winn-Dixie takes EBT at its Florida stores. Your electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card works at the register the same way a debit card would. Load your cart, swipe at checkout, punch in your PIN, and your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits cover the eligible food. The rules about what counts as eligible food…
A shopper stands at the Aldi corral in Dublin, patting their empty pockets, no quarter anywhere. Behind them, three people wait for a cart. That missing quarter is among the ways an Aldi trip can cost Ohioans. These are the Aldi traps that add up for Ohio shoppers. 1. The Quarter You Get Back Aldi…
