3 Signs You Should Not Set Foot in Your Local Target
Image source: Getty Images There’s a reason Target tends to have such a large and loyal fan base. Where else can you find everything from apparel and makeup to toys and bananas all under the same roof? While Target isn’t a discount retailer per se, its prices can be pretty competitive in certain categories. Shopping […]
I Shop at Costco Every Week. Here Are 3 Mistakes I See People Make All the Time
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool I’ve been a Costco member for about 18 years now. And while I didn’t always shop at the store every week, these days, that’s the frequency at which I need to go to Costco to replenish our supply of groceries, cleaning products, paper towels, and more. Because I spend so […]
What Should Your Net Worth Be at Age 40?
Image source: Getty Images Are you turning 40 soon? Or looking ahead to see if your retirement savings are where they need to be? At 40, I finally feel like a real, full adult — which also means making sure my investment accounts and retirement savings are on the right track. This brings me to […]
5 Surprising Things About Costco’s Kirkland Products
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Switching from brand-name to Kirkland Signature products is probably my second-favorite way to save money at Costco. (Number one is to use my favorite Costco rewards credit card.) I’m hardly the only person who uses their Costco membership to keep the family stocked up on Kirkland products. The Costco house […]
Sam’s Club Can Feed a Family of 10 for Under $100 This Thanksgiving
Image source: Getty Images With the holiday shopping just a few weeks from kicking off, you probably don’t want to overspend on your Thanksgiving dinner. At the same time, you may not want to miss out on traditional Thanksgiving foods or settle for smaller portions on a day that’s largely centered around eating — and […]
3 Reasons to Cancel Your Costco Membership This November
Image source: Getty Images A basic Gold Star membership at Costco costs $65 a year. For an extra $65, or $130 in total, you can upgrade to Costco’s Executive membership and earn 2% cash back on your purchases. For many people, these fees are more than worth paying as they find lots of ways to […]
5 Things to Never Buy at Target
Image source: Getty Images Good deals are difficult to come by these days. Some stores have tried to ease shoppers’ pain by lowering prices on some items, but to find a truly great deal, you usually have to do the work yourself. Target is one of those stores where you can certainly find good deals. […]
The 3 Money Moves Women Should Prioritize in Their 30s
Image source: Getty Images Your 30s are critical for setting financial goals and making smart money moves that will impact your future. This decade often brings more stability and clarity about what you want from life, which makes it an ideal time to get intentional with your finances. Whether you’re focused on career growth, planning […]
Here’s What 5% Mortgage Rates in 2025 Would Mean for Home Buyers
Image source: Getty Images After falling to a 2024 low of about 6.1% in anticipation of the Federal Reserve starting to cut rates, 30-year mortgage rates have rebounded significantly. In fact, over the past couple of months, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed by about a full percentage point. According to […]
What’s the Income of the Top 10%, 5%, and 1%?
Image source: Getty Images Incomes vary quite a bit throughout the United States. The median income is $70,260, according to the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). But households in the top 10% make significantly more. It’s interesting to see how much money the wealthiest Americans make — and how your own income compares. Of […]
