Jeff Campbell 
EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) is used by about 39 million Americans and provides much-needed assistance to lower-income people. While many stores accept them, not everyone does, so I wondered why do some grocery chains not accept EBT? Grocery chains sometimes do not accept EBT if they are unable to meet the criteria set up by … Read more
Finding and keeping a job is not always easy. And with more and more online options for making money such as OnlyFans, it’s natural for some people to wonder “can you be fired for having an OnlyFans?” In an At-Will state, you can be fired for any reason, including having an OnlyFans account. However, most … Read more
Where and when you can get liquor to buy from a grocery store can be a tad confusing as it varies so much from state to state. But since Trader Joe’s is known to sell a lot of good stuff at low prices, you might be wondering, “Does Trader Joe’s sell liquor?” Trader Joe’s does … Read more
It has been an ongoing debate on whether aluminum is harmful or not, and baking powder is one ingredient that sometimes contains aluminum. The good news is that some brands of baking powder are aluminum-free. But, are all brands of baking powder aluminum-free? Not all baking powder brands are aluminum-free. The top brands of baking … Read more
Almost everyone uses social media these days. However, for employers, it’s a tough call as sometimes employees’ social media posts are either embarrassing or outright critical of the company. But can you fire an employee for social media posts? Here’s what I know from hiring thousands of people: It is possible to fire an employee … Read more
Online Grocery shopping is increasing at an impressive rate. It’s not only more convenient, but it can save us a ton of time, and the fees are usually quite small. We know more and more people are switching to online grocery shopping, but how much has online grocery shopping increased in 2021? Online grocery shopping … Read more
Farmers Markets often have the freshest food you can get, literally fresh from the farm. And it’s great to support local growers too. But since the atmosphere is very different from a traditional grocery store, I’ve wondered can you haggle at a farmers market? You can haggle at a farmers market, as haggling is not … Read more
Both Sprouts Farmers Markets and Trader Joe’s are known for mostly selling all-natural foods at low prices. But is one different or cheaper than the other? More specifically, is Sprouts better than Trader Joe’s? Generally, Sprouts is not better than Trader Joe’s except they do have full-service meat & seafood and bakery departments. But Trader Joe’s … Read more
Sprouts Farmers Markets has the look and feel of an early 90’s health food store. But is it just for show or are they the real deal? And more specifically, is Sprouts Farmers Market really organic? Sprouts Farmers Market sells many products that are not organically-grown. In fact, unlike their main competitors, they even have … Read more
Both Wegmans and Fairway grocery chains have many loyal fans that rave about their great products, pricing, and service. Fairway has been dubbed “New York’s favorite grocery store,” while Wegmans has been ranked as America’s favorite grocery store by Consumer Reports. But which is better? Let’s explore Wegmans vs Fairway. Wegmans and Fairway are hugely … Read more
Wegmans is a regional grocery store chain with 103 locations. It has had the reputation of being one of America’s best grocery stores for a very long time. But while great, Wegmans isn’t cheap. So here’s how to shop at Wegmans and save money. The best way to save money at Wegmans will be to … Read more
Many love to do their grocery shopping at Aldi, and it’s easy to see why. They have a great selection and amazingly low prices. But anytime we see something that seems too good to be true, it can cause concern. So why is Aldi produce so cheap? I decided to look into it and here’s … Read more
As a Kroger shopper, I know that I am paying a little bit more for my groceries. But I’ve been hearing a lot about Meijer, too. So it got me wondering which is better, Kroger vs. Meijer? Kroger has 10 times as many stores as Meijer, and while Meijer’s prices are excellent, and they have … Read more
Price Chopper and ShopRite are two hugely similar grocers. They have fewer stores than big-box supermarket chains, but they have loyal customers. So today, let’s look at ShopRite vs. Price Chopper: Both ShopRite and Price Chopper are known for quality products, but ShopRite is better known for its organic selections, many coupons, promotions, and lower … Read more
Sometimes you love your grocery store. But sometimes, you aren’t sure if another store is cheaper or better. So today, let’s examine which is better for groceries: Kroger vs. Target. Kroger is better for groceries compared to Target. Kroger is not always the cheaper choice, but they have the best quality and selection, especially with … Read more