Stand at the Dierbergs seafood counter and ask for your dinner to be cooked while you shop, and it’s free. That’s one of the perks Missourians can get just by asking, from free groceries in the app to points you forgot to scan. Here’s what to ask for on your next trip, and the fine…
You’re at the self-checkout at Giant Eagle with a stack of coupons, and the shopper behind you is starting to sigh. Coupon limits, price mismatches and rain checks all come with rules that can turn a quick trip into a long one for you, not just for the person behind you. Here’s how Ohioans can…
At the Publix register, you enter your phone number before you finish paying. It’s a small step, but Food Lion does it differently. Some South Carolinians shop at both, and the switch is easy to miss on a quick trip. Here are the differences between Publix and Food Lion that you should know. 1. Store…
The price farmers get for fresh vegetables has swung hard this year. Store prices usually trail farm prices, so those swings may be a clue to what your Thanksgiving groceries will cost. Here’s what the forecast hints at for Virginians’ holiday bill, and what it doesn’t. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Food…
Covered California open enrollment starts this Sunday, Nov. 1, and the day you sign up could decide when your coverage kicks in. Wait a little too long and you could face an extra month before coverage starts. The July rate increase was only a preliminary average, so your final price depends on your plan and…
You scan your Something Extra number, grab your groceries and drive off feeling like a winner. At Raley’s, a few small rules could say otherwise. Here’s where Californians lose money without noticing, and how to keep it. 1. Your Number at Checkout Raley’s Member Prices apply when you enter your Something Extra number, scan your…
Break out the pocket change. McDonald’s has an Under $3 Menu, and Michiganders who’ve been watching their receipts climb could finally catch a break. Half the list is built for breakfast, so your morning stop is where it could matter most. Here’s what the new menu replaced, what’s still on the Meal Deals list and…
Two grocery stores can look alike from the parking lot and work very differently inside. New Jerseyans who shop at both Wegmans and ShopRite run into rules that don’t match from one store to the next. Here’s how the two compare on the details that affect your cart. 1. Online Prices Wegmans says its online…
You’re standing in the Giant parking lot, squinting at your receipt to see whether each digital coupon you clipped came off. By the time you spot a missing discount, the cart’s already in your trunk. It’s too late to ask. Here are some smart precautions Marylanders should take to help protect their money and Giant…
A coupon can feel like a sure thing, right up until the cashier scans it. Food City has rules for how savings work, and Tennesseans who shop there can get tripped up by the details. Here’s what to know so your total matches your plan. 1. Discounts Lost on Returns Food City treats a discount…
