10 Kirkland Products Every Costco Member Should Try in November 2024
Image source: Getty Images Costco’s private label products, called Kirkland Signature, have made store brands cool in a way I never could have imagined when I was growing up. Costco doesn’t have a fun cartoon mascot like the popular breakfast cereals of my childhood. But Costco’s Kirkland Signature private label brand has created its own […]
Act Now: Get $70 Off Southwest Flights With This Costco Gift Card Offer
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool It’s no secret that travel expenses can add up fast, especially if your trip requires you to fly. But you can keep more money in your wallet by looking for ways to save money on flights. One strategy that has helped travelers save money is purchasing discounted airfare gift cards. […]
3 Major Black Friday Pitfalls to Avoid
Image source: Getty Images If you’re getting increasingly psyched for Black Friday by the day, you’re not alone. At this point, the big event is only a couple of weeks away. So you may be finalizing your shopping list now in the hopes of taking advantage. A good 36% of Americans plan to shop this […]
3 Little-Known Perks of Shopping at Kohl’s
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Kohl’s is a popular retailer that you can shop in-store and online. The store sells various goods including clothing for the whole family, home decor, shoes, toys, beauty products, and jewelry. If you’ve ever shopped at Kohl’s, you may already know about the Kohl’s Cash program. It’s a favorite among […]
Prediction: The Fed’s Rate Cuts Will Lead to Lower Home Prices in 2025
Image source: Getty Images The U.S. housing market has been stuck in a weird state since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, mortgage lenders lowered their rates, which led to a surge in buyer demand. Since then, housing inventory hasn’t been able to keep up with demand. Because of that, home prices have remained […]
3 Must-Know Facts About Costco Gas Stations That Might Surprise You
Image source: Getty Images If you’re a Costco member or thinking of becoming one, you’re probably already aware that the warehouse club has great deals on gas. In fact, the savings on fuel is one reason why many people join Costco in the first place. Although you may be aware that Costco’s gas is cheap, […]
3 Habits of Americans With a Perfect 850 Credit Score
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Nobody’s perfect, so the saying goes. But when it comes to credit scores, a small but mighty group of Americans are as close as it gets. As of the third quarter of 2023, roughly 1.54% of U.S. consumers had a FICO® Score of 850, according to Experian data. Since FICO® […]
How to Get an Apartment With Bad Credit
Image source: Getty Images In her great book, You are a Badass at Making Money, author Jen Sincero shares a real-life story of her broke days when she lived in downtown Los Angeles and dreamed of living by the beach. Every weekend, she would drive west and put up flyers, schmooze landlords, and roam the […]
Leaving a Job? Here Are 3 Key Financial Steps to Take
Image source: Getty Images Leaving a job, whether planned or unexpected, certainly brings many changes — neither all good nor all bad. This is especially true when it comes to your finances. From health insurance to retirement savings, there are certain steps you ] should take to keep your financial life on track (as best […]
3 Reasons I’ll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
If you’re a pre-retiree who’s done at least a little research on your eventual retirement income, then you almost certainly know that the longer you wait to claim Social Security benefits, the bigger your monthly payments will be. Indeed, the monthly checks being cashed by 62-year-olds — the earliest age at which you can claim […]
