Think your insurance card is getting you the best price at Publix’s pharmacy? Sometimes it isn’t. A discount card the pharmacist keeps behind the counter can come in under your copay, and employees might not want to volunteer that while the line backs up behind you. These are the Publix pharmacy savings Floridians miss every…
Think California’s sticker shock stops once you’ve signed the lease? It doesn’t. The second wave lands in envelopes from agencies you’d never heard of, and on a pay stub you’ll want to read twice. These are the costs that blindside newcomers during their first year in California. Note: This is general information, not financial or…
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…
