There's so much going on in the world that we didn't notice the price hike at the nation's popular coffee chain, Starbucks. You'll notice a 10 to 20-cent spike increase across 8,000 stores nationwide. The popular coffee chain. That’s the third increase in three years and a huge increase in profits. Just to give you an example, a 12-ounce “tall” brewed coffee will now cost between $1.95 and $2.15, depending on location. Here's a good tip: Register a gift card under your name and create your own Starbucks Rewards card, and you'll be eligible to receive free refills on brewed coffee or tea, hot or iced.