Thinking about a move after years in the same Arizona home? If you’ve had a property tax break as a senior, the move could change more than your address. These are the things that happen to the Senior Freeze when a homeowner moves. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules…
A renter in San Diego skims past the paragraph about assistance programs on her SDG&E bill every month, then pays the total anyway. She has never once applied. Help like that exists for households that qualify, and the first step is finding out if you do. These are the California utility bill relief programs some…
Heating season is coming, and nobody wants a surprise bill on top of it. A knock offering a furnace tune-up can sound like perfect timing. Sometimes it is. Other times, it costs more than it’s worth. These are the red flags Ohio homeowners shouldn’t ignore at the door. Note: This is general information, not legal…
Groceries are expensive enough. WinCo is built around keeping prices low, and skipping credit cards is part of that. Here’s how that plays out for Idaho shoppers. 1. WinCo’s Thin Margins WinCo runs on the same slim margins as the rest of the grocery business, and that reality sits behind every reason on this list….
You’ve probably walked out of Sprouts with a full bag and an unused perk or two. The benefits don’t always announce themselves. These are the Sprouts Farmers Market perks Arizonans leave on the table. 1. Rewards Math You get paid back automatically every time you shop at Sprouts, through its free Rewards program. You earn…
You feel it at the grocery store. You feel it when your dinner check comes, too. If you’re trying to cut back, which bill should you worry about more? We found numbers that give an answer. Here’s how New Yorkers’ groceries and dinners out compare, and how the rest of the country is doing. What…
Some of the best Harris Teeter savings don’t come with a sign over the aisle. You just have to know where to look. These are the secrets Harris Teeter employees wish North Carolina shoppers knew. 1. Skipping the Physical VIC Card Harris Teeter’s Very Important Customer (VIC) card unlocks the sale prices printed in the…
Many Texans keep a spot in their pantry for “just in case.” Some things always make it into the cart, and nobody apologizes for it. Here are the items Texans load up on at H-E-B, whether a storm is on the way or not. 1. Bottled Water Winter Storm Uri knocked out power across Texas…
Some grocery aisles are hitting your wallet harder than others this year. USDA’s latest forecast points to seven aisles where prices may rise faster than usual, and beef leads the way. Here are the aisles where Tennessee shoppers may see prices climb fastest for the remainder of this year. Note: This is general information, not…
You’ve heard Kroger is cutting prices. Has your Ohio store gotten the memo? Kroger says widespread price cuts are coming, but it hasn’t said when they’ll reach your store. More details are due at the chain’s October 20 Investor Day. Until then, a big price test is the best measure we have of how far…
