Florida seniors fill millions of prescriptions at Publix’s pharmacy every year, and the chain has built a whole set of services aimed specifically at making medication management easier. But many of those services go unused. Here are 7 Publix Pharmacy perks worth knowing about, especially if you’re on a fixed income. A Caveat Before we…
Your 40s are a strange financial decade. You’re not new to money anymore, but you’re not done building either. Income is often higher, responsibilities are heavier, and retirement suddenly starts feeling closer. This is also the decade where a lot of people look financially confident on the outside and quietly say, “I should’ve handled that…
Brick-and-mortar businesses were once a staple of American culture. But sadly for Ohioans who loved such stores, the rise of e-commerce, changing consumer habits, and financial struggles have forced many beloved brands to close their doors for good. These are some of the most iconic businesses that are now just memories in Ohio and across…
Gen X was the first generation to grow up with mall culture, cable TV, and easy credit. For many, that mix led to some big-ticket splurges that seemed smart at the time. These are the poor purchases that New York’s Gen X may not talk about, but definitely remember. Timeshares They Rarely Used Back in…
Mention the IRS at a dinner party and watch the room get quiet. The agency has a reputation for being all-powerful, but the reality is a lot more nuanced than the myth. The IRS has real, significant authority to collect unpaid taxes. It also has real limits on what it can and can’t do. Understanding…
North Carolina residents used to feel good about rounding up their bill by a few dollars, helping the person serving them. Now, these same people are viewed as stingy. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a North Carolinian who doesn’t work in the service industry and who’s happy with the current tipping trend in the United…
Most Floridians ignore pennies. We leave them at checkout counters and let them rattle around in our car next to old receipts and Wendy’s napkins. But certain pennies can bring in more cash than a brand new SUV. You don’t need special tools or insider connections to find rare pennies. You just need to slow…
Ask the average Floridian what federal employees get as job benefits, and they’ll probably mention a pension and maybe good health insurance. That’s the tip of the iceberg. The federal government operates one of the most comprehensive employee benefit systems in the country, and a lot of the perks are genuinely unique to federal service….
Mississippians daydream about winning the lottery all the time. They picture the house, the trips, the dramatic group text that starts with “Guess what just happened?” What they don’t picture are the bad decisions that can drain a jackpot faster than a weekend in Las Vegas. Financial advisors see the same mistakes over and over…
Middle-class Minnesotans work hard for their money. So when they splurge on something big, it feels like a reward. But sometimes, the reward doesn’t last. These fancy items might seem useful or exciting at first before they fade from memory or turn into frustration. Fancy Kitchen Appliances That air fryer, juicer, or high-end espresso machine…
