Vermont makes more maple syrup than any other state, so you might expect a bargain. But the price tag on a gallon makes some locals put the jug down. Here’s what the state’s numbers say about its maple crop and the price of a gallon of syrup. The 2026 Crop in Numbers Vermont’s Agency of…
If you’re a Publix associate in Florida who owns company stock, you may have noticed the price slip more than once this year. Publix doesn’t trade on a stock exchange, so the price changes on set dates instead of every day. Here’s a plain-English look at how Publix’s stock price has moved and why. Note:…
Publix and Food Lion play by different rules, and North Carolinians who shop both can miss out on savings. Here’s where the two stores differ, and what some of them mean for you at the register. 1. Starting Points Food Lion’s first store opened in west Salisbury in December 1957, when the company was called…
You reach the register with a coupon in hand and a deal in mind. At Lowes Foods, how that deal plays out may depend on a policy you didn’t know about. Here are the things Lowes Foods employees wish North Carolinians knew before checkout. 1. Half-Price BOGO Sales On a Buy One, Get One Free…
H-E-B is such a familiar stop for Texans that it’s easy to shop on autopilot. But a few smart habits can protect your wallet and your family, and some of them start before you reach the store. Here’s how Texans can shop H-E-B with fewer surprises. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Store…
Grocery receipts can climb a little at a time until one day the total makes you do a double take. A store check at grocery chains around Concord compared prices a year apart, and some items rose far more than others. Here are the prices many New Hampshirites near Concord have seen on the shelf,…
Your county’s next reappraisal may be a few years off, so your assessment should hold steady until then, right? Not always. Tennessee has situations that can change it sooner. Here’s what can raise it before your county’s next reappraisal comes around. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and exemption…
A grocery bill that goes up a little can be a big deal in a household that’s already stretched. In West Virginia’s Mingo and McDowell counties, many families are watching every dollar, and food assistance plays a big part. Here’s a look at what the local numbers say about food help and food costs. Note:…
The first cold snap can bring an unpleasant reminder that heating your house isn’t cheap. Bay Staters who heat with oil will likely be paying a lot more per delivery than they were a year ago. This is what’s pushing prices up, and what you can do to help ease the sting. Note: This is…
Hurricane season doesn’t end the moment summer does. When a storm heads for Florida, shoppers at Publix often rush for the same handful of items. This is what shelves often run low on when a storm is on the way. 1. Bottled Water Publix limited bottled water at a St. Petersburg store ahead of Hurricane…
