3 Reasons to Join Costco This October
Image source: Getty Images On Sept. 1, Costco raised its annual membership fees from $60 to $65 for a Gold Star membership and $120 to $130 for an Executive membership offering 2% cash back on purchases. In spite of that, there are plenty of good reasons to join Costco this October. Here are a few […]
5 of the Best Costco Deals for October 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool The nice thing about shopping at Costco is that there’s pretty much always a good deal to be had. But sometimes, Costco piles on the savings by offering money off the staple items it carries. Such is the case this October. So if you’re eager to spend less on the […]
3 Reasons to Cancel Your Sam’s Club Membership This October
Image source: Getty Images Sam’s Club makes it pretty easy to cancel your membership if you find shopping at the warehouse club isn’t working out for you. You can visit the member service desk at any club if you want to cancel and get a refund right away. You also have the option to cancel […]
3 Reasons to Buy Computers With Credit Cards
Image source: Getty Images A great credit card can be an excellent financial tool. Credit cards let you build credit, earn rewards, and pay for purchases easily and securely. It’s an especially smart idea to use one to buy big-ticket items, like furniture, major appliances, and computers. Let’s take a closer look at why you […]
Get Ready for These 6 Major Medicare Changes in 2025
“When I was young, many people worked for a company with a pension plan that covered them for as long as they lived. If they didn’t have a pension plan, they could count on Social Security and Medicare.” — Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and author of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series As fewer people have […]
This Could Be the Easiest Way to Invest Your 401(k) for Retirement — But There’s a Serious Drawback You Should Know About
You can’t afford to leave the money in your 401(k) plan sitting in cash. If you do, you’re unlikely to grow your savings enough to outpace inflation. And that could lead to a shortfall of funds in retirement. That’s why investing your 401(k) plan is a much better bet. And while you have a number […]
3 Signs You Should Wait Before Refinancing Your Mortgage
Image source: Getty Images There’s a phrase that has the ability to make almost any finance expert cringe, even as it brings a sense of comfort to those who are just about to buy a home: “I can always refinance.” And while it’s true that many homeowners can benefit from refinancing their mortgage, it isn’t […]
A Small 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Be Just the Start of the Bad News for Retirees
Retirees collecting Social Security receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to help them keep up with rising prices. The Social Security Administration calculates the COLA based on inflation data, and it will announce the official number on Oct. 10 this year. Based on what we know so far, seniors should expect a smaller COLA […]
10 Reasons It’s a No-Brainer to Renew My Costco Membership This Month
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Well, it’s that time of year again, time for me to renew my Costco membership. I’ve been a Gold Star member of Costco for years, and although the warehouse wonder has increased its annual membership fee to $65 this year, it’s still an easy decision to renew it once again. […]
Here’s How Much the Average Social Security Benefit Will Increase Next Year if the Current COLA Estimate Is Correct
To calculate an official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), we need three pieces of information: inflation data from July, August, and September. We’ve had data from July and August available for quite some time at this point. But because September just ended, it’s too soon to have a reading from the Consumer Price Index for […]
