Costco Will Take Back Partially Eaten Food — but You Have to Follow This Rule
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool One of the perks of joining Costco is getting to take advantage of the warehouse club giant’s generous return policy. With few exceptions, you can bring purchases back to the store at any time and get a full refund. So if you buy a kids’ winter jacket your child doesn’t […]
I’ve Never Canceled a Credit Card. Here’s Why
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool I’ve been using credit cards for a long time, and my go-to credit cards have changed quite a bit over the years. But there’s one common consumer behavior that many people are surprised that I’ve never done, and that’s canceling a credit card and closing my account. There are a […]
3 Reasons to Cancel Your Costco Membership in October
Image source: Getty Images Whether you’ve had a Costco membership for years or are a new member, nothing says that you must continue shopping at Costco if it no longer works for you. For a Costco shopper, it’s all about leaving more money in your checking account and enjoying the shopping experience. Here, we dive […]
Prediction: Credit Card Interest Rates Will Fall in 2025
Image source: Getty Images If you owe money on your credit cards, you’re not alone. Experian reports that credit card debt is the most common type of debt in the U.S., with 45% of households carrying a balance. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve reports that as of August 2024, the average interest rate across all credit […]
Costco Just Made Buying a TV Even Better
Image source: Getty Images Even though Costco has a loyal fan base, the warehouse club giant is constantly looking for new ways to innovate and offer members additional value. On a recent earnings call, Costco announced a change to the way it makes its TV inventory available to customers. And it might make the process […]
2025 Social Security Earnings Test: How Much Can You Earn Before Losing Benefits?
You can work and collect Social Security at the same time, but in some cases, some or all of your benefits can be withheld if you earn more than a certain amount. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses the newly announced 2025 Social Security earnings test limits, how it works, and what it means […]
All Social Security Retirees Need to Know These 3 Changes for 2025
If you are retired or nearing retirement, you know just how critical Social Security is. The program doles out roughly $1.5 trillion in benefits each year to tens of millions of Americans, the majority of whom are retired. Given that about 40% of these retirees receive at least half of their income from Social Security […]
4 Signs You’re the Ideal Costco Customer
Image source: Getty Images Recently, I’ve toyed with allowing our Costco membership to lapse. Now that our children are grown and there’s no Costco right around the corner, I rarely visit the warehouse store. Still, I believe it’s an excellent fit for some. Just as it once served a need for my family, there are […]
3 Perks of Buying Gourmet Food at Costco
Image source: Getty Images Ah, Costco. Where else can you find a new small kitchen appliance, a cozy set of pajamas, and a whole beef tenderloin for sale under the same roof? Turn to Costco.com, and you’ll find even more items that aren’t sold in stores. And among those items is a truly great selection […]
Building Your Retirement Savings? 1 Easy Trick to Help You Earn Exponential Wealth
Saving for retirement doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a life-long process, so having a brick-by-brick mindset helps you keep your sanity because it can feel like watching grass grow sometimes. The good news is that you don’t have to earn the wealth you need for retirement one dollar at a time. Yes, I’m talking about compounding. […]
