Cold weather and an overdue utility bill make a stressful pair. New Jerseyans may be covered by winter protections, but timing matters, and some key dates arrive sooner than you’d think. Here are the winter shutoff protection dates to circle on your calendar this season. Note: This is general information, not legal or financial advice….
Store rewards programs are supposed to help, but they don’t always work the way you’d assume. Washingtonians who shop at Safeway may be missing out on savings because of a few small details. Here’s what to check before your next trip. 1. A Two-Month Points Clock Safeway forU points expire within two calendar months, and…
Between the kids, the grown-ups and even the dog, Halloween costumes can add up fast. A national forecast looks at what Wisconsinites and Americans across the country plan to spend this year. Here’s where the costume money is going. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Survey projections and prices are subject to change….
Lidl says all of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to give employees family time. The closure isn’t a secret to regulars. But some things are. These are the Lidl secrets employees wish Marylanders knew. 1. U.S. Sourcing Lidl’s U.S. stores get 85% of what they sell from the United States, the company’s…
Your next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment has to last 32 days. At the full $994 rate for an individual, that’s about $31 a day. That payment date isn’t the only one you’ll want circled in your calendar. Here’s the full schedule for Floridians on SSI. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Payment…
Two carts with the same groceries can ring up very differently depending on the store. A Consumers’ Checkbook price survey of supermarkets around Greater Boston found big gaps from one chain to the next. Here’s how the stores compare for Bay Staters who shop near the city. How Checkbook Ran the Survey The most important…
Even a store you know well can have rules you’ve never run into. Virginians who shop at Harris Teeter may be missing details that change what they pay and how smoothly their trip goes. These are the store rules Harris Teeter employees wish shoppers understood. 1. Your e-VIC Home Store Harris Teeter’s e-VIC weekly special…
Meijer is the kind of store where you can wander for an hour and still miss something. Hoosiers who shop there often pass up details that could make their trip easier or a little cheaper. Here’s what to keep in mind before your next Meijer run. 1. Schedule-Ahead Vaccines Meijer’s pharmacy takes vaccine appointments ahead…
When’s the last time you read an Aldi label start to finish? You may not have lately, but Aldi publishes details on ingredients, recalls and delivery prices that can help you shop smarter. These are the details worth knowing the next time you shop. 1. Regional Divisions Aldi’s supplier page lists 26 divisions across the…
Not every item in a grocery ad is a bargain, but a few can stand out. A western North Carolina extension office planned weekly menus around two Ingles ads, and the lowest prices determined what the meals were. These are the things many North Carolinians buy on sale at Ingles that other shoppers pay full…
