Popping into Dollar General for a few things should be the easy part of your day. A couple of quick checks, at the shelf and at the register, can help Georgians make sure it stays that way. Here are the precautions worth taking before your next trip. 1. Expired Over-the-Counter Medicine Dollar General stores were…
Ask around Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, and you’ll hear strong opinions about Wegmans and Tops. Halloween is Saturday, so a last-minute candy run could put those opinions to the test. Here are the big differences New Yorkers should know before choosing a side. 1. Ownership If you shop at Wegmans, the company behind your store…
Remember when a breakfast burrito was the cheap part of your morning? In early 2025, the egg shortage had many New Mexicans paying more at the store and when they ate out. Here’s what happened at Blake’s and where egg prices stand today. Why the Surcharge Began Blake’s pointed to the national avian flu outbreak….
A big birthday can come with a property tax break in Kentucky. How much it saves you depends on more than your birthday, though. Here are the rules that decide what Kentuckians 65 and older save. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and exemption amounts are subject to change,…
With grocery prices where they are, every dime at the register counts. Californians who shop at Raley’s can lose a little here and there to rules they don’t know about. Here’s what Raley’s staff wish you knew before check out. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Pricing rules, tax rules and…
Saving money at the grocery store doesn’t always mean switching stores. Sometimes it just means knowing the rules at the one you already shop at. Here are the Big Y policies that employees wish more Bay Staters used. 1. The Lowest-Price Rule Big Y’s policies page spells out what happens in Massachusetts when the checkout…
Brewing coffee at home is supposed to be the budget move. Lately, though, many South Dakotans may wince at the price of a bag of grounds. Here’s how a pound of grocery coffee stacks up against Wall Drug’s famous nickel cup. Nickel Coffee Wall Drug’s restaurant page lists 5-cent coffee among the things the Western…
A brand-new house can feel like the safe bet, with fresh paint and nobody else’s problems. But North Carolinians buying new can run into issues a resale buyer might never face. Here are the new-construction surprises worth checking on before you close. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Building rules and deadlines are…
Same brand, same-looking package, fewer sheets on the roll. For New Yorkers who grab the usual bulk pack on autopilot, that can mean running out sooner than expected. Here are the paper products that got smaller, and how to spot them before you buy. 1. Charmin Ultra Soft Charmin Ultra Soft Mega rolls went from…
You can probably find the peanut butter at your Hy-Vee with your eyes closed. Even so, Iowans who shop there every week may walk right past a few free extras, from the pharmacy to the kids’ treats. Here’s what Hy-Vee employees wish more shoppers knew. Note: This is general information, not medical advice. Hy-Vee’s services…
