Some Ohio homeowners turn to a private company to watch their property record. Your auditor may offer it for free. That’s only one of the services worth knowing about. Here’s what your county auditor does for free that people often pay for elsewhere. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules…
You scan your Hy-Vee card expecting every purchase to count. Some purchases don’t earn a thing. Iowans who skip the fine print may miss that, along with a few pickup terms that can add costs they didn’t expect. Here are the Hy-Vee perks and pickup terms worth reading before your next trip. 1. Excluded Purchases…
Groceries and rent can already stretch a budget thin before it’s even time to turn the heat on. On Oct. 13, 2026, the Virginia Department of Social Services opened applications for one of its energy assistance programs. The window closes Nov. 13. These are the Virginia energy assistance programs many households don’t apply for but…
You see the aisles and the registers when you shop at Food City. Tennesseans who shop there may not know what else the company does, or what its staff wishes you understood. Here are the secrets Food City employees wish Tennesseans knew. 1. Curt’s Ace Hardware You may know Food City for groceries, but it…
Ask a Rhode Islander where to find the cheapest groceries, and Walmart is often the first place they say. A national price test says it isn’t that simple. Here’s how the big chains compare, so you know where to shop before your next trip. Who Ran the Numbers and How Consumer Reports asked Strategic Resource…
Publix will steam and season the seafood you buy, and it won’t cost you extra. Floridians barely notice, but newcomers from up North can leave their first trip with more questions than groceries. Here’s what to know about Publix if you’re new to Florida. 1. A Bar Inside the Store Publix’s Pours offers a café…
Finding your name on a list of unclaimed money is the easy part. Getting the money can take paperwork, and what you need depends on the claim. Here’s what Ohioans may need on hand so a claim doesn’t stall. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Document requirements are subject to change, so confirm…
Buying a home in Michigan can mean a bigger property tax bill the next year than the seller paid. Not every transfer triggers that jump, though, and the difference can matter to your budget. Here’s which kinds of transfers can keep a Michigan home’s taxable value from resetting. Note: This is general information, not legal…
Turning 65 in Florida can come with perks you have to ask for. Some are state programs and some are local options, and it’s easy for them to go unclaimed. Here’s what Floridians over 65 may be able to claim, and who to ask. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Program…
Groceries are expensive enough without a holiday on top. Forecasts point to higher prices for some Thanksgiving basics this year, and Alabama families may feel it at the register. Here’s what to expect, so you can plan your budget before you shop. 1. Whole Turkeys Your turkey leads this list on wholesale price. USDA’s Economic…
