ALDI opened its first U.S. store in Iowa, so the chain is nothing new to many Iowans. A recent price check found the grocery chain cheaper than Walmart in several metro areas across the United States. Here’s what the check found, and how you can test the same staples at the ALDI and Walmart closest…
Rising prices can change what ends up in your cart, sometimes without you noticing. A poll asked North Carolinians how prices are playing out at home. Here’s what people said, and what the poll can and can’t show. Who Asked, and How In June, the Catawba-YouGov survey put the cutback at 72%, eight points above…
Losing a parent is hard enough without a stack of legal chores landing on your desk. Ohioans named as executor may get a title and a long to-do list with very little explanation. Here’s what the job can involve, including a few things people often learn late. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Heating your house is one bill that’s hard to cut back on once the cold settles in. A federal winter forecast expects bigger gas bills across the West, and Utahns who heat with gas could suffer from it. Here’s what the forecast could mean for you, and what it can’t tell you. Note: This is…
A quick Walmart run rarely feels like it needs a plan. But a few minutes of prep can save Georgians a return trip, a surprise charge or a bigger headache. Here are the checks worth making before you head out. 1. Price-Match Limits Walmart’s store price match has limits, and you’ll want to know them…
You can fill the same cart at Giant Eagle or Kroger, but the deals behind it differ. Kroger announced on July 1, 2026, that it agreed to buy Giant Eagle. Here are the differences between the two chains every Ohioan needs to know. 1. Perks Versus Points Your loyalty card earns perks at Giant Eagle…
You can know your favorite Wegmans aisle by heart and still get surprised at checkout. Some store policies only come up once something goes wrong, and Virginians who shop there may not hear about them until then. Here’s what employees wish more shoppers knew before their next trip. 1. Home & Entertaining Price Adjustments Wegmans…
You know where everything is in your Schnucks. The rules at the register are sometimes another story. Some come straight from the store, and others come from Missouri’s state agencies. These are the Schnucks checkout rules Missourians should know before their next trip. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Store policies,…
Some things only seem special once they’re gone. Floridians who move out of state may find that a few everyday Publix touches don’t exist in their new town. Here’s what they miss once the nearest Publix is a long drive away. 1. Free Cookies for Kids That figure comes from a Publix corporate newsroom story…
A fast-food run adds up quickly these days, so it’s fair to wonder where higher pay shows up on the menu. Californians have heard a lot of guesses since the pay floor rose for workers at big chains. Here’s what a university team found, and how a separate study compares. Note: This is general information,…
