Act Fast to Save $80 or More on These Electronics at Costco
Image source: Getty Images If you or someone you love is overdue for a tech upgrade, the holiday season is the perfect time to shop for TVs, computers, tablets, and more. Many retailers are running extra sales to help shoppers stretch their dollars further during a busy and expensive time of year. If you’re a […]
Save Up to $300 With These November Costco Deals
Image source: Getty Images Still have gifts to buy before the holidays arrive? If you have a Costco membership card, you can save money by shopping members-only deals. Whether you’re looking to spoil yourself or get presents for your loved ones, the warehouse club has many great buys on sale throughout the rest of the […]
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
I won’t keep you in suspense. The average 67-year-old retired worker gets a monthly benefit of $1,883.50 per month, according to the 2024 Social Security Statistical Supplement. That’s equivalent to about $22,600 per year in inflation-protected retirement income. However, it’s lower than the overall average benefit paid to a retired worker, which was $1,905.31 per […]
Aldi’s $47 Thanksgiving Basket May Be the Best Holiday Meal Deal Out There. Here’s Why
Image source: Getty Images Even before Thanksgiving gets here, most people’s eyes are already on Christmas. That’s partially because Christmas is a lot easier to commercialize. But retailers have found one way to draw in customers at Thanksgiving the last few years, and that’s by offering special Thanksgiving meal deals. Many major retailers, including Costco, […]
Signing a Mortgage Before 2025? Don’t Make This Big Mistake
Image source: Getty Images If buying a home is a goal of yours, then you may be eager to put a mortgage in place before the end of the year. The good news is that the Federal Reserve recently lowered its benchmark interest rate for a second time this year. That could lead to lower […]
Forget About Cash Back: Here Are 3 Better Ways to Use Your Capital One Rewards Points
Image source: Getty Images So, you’ve been diligently racking up Capital One miles with every swipe, tap, and online impulse purchase. And now you’re wondering: Should you just hit that cash back button? I mean, sure, it’s easy. But hold up, there are far savvier ways to put those hard-earned miles to work (and much […]
Costco Executive vs. Sam’s Club Plus: What’s the Difference?
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Costco Executive and Sam’s Club Plus memberships have a lot in common. If you have a big household and regularly shop at one of the warehouse giants, their top-shelf premium memberships could make financial sense. But is one better than the other? Read on to find out how to decide […]
3 Times You Should Always Use Your Credit Card
Image source: Getty Images Many people aren’t big fans of credit cards because using them carries the risk of going into debt. In fact, you’ll sometimes see people argue that debit cards linked to a checking account are better since you still get the same convenience of swiping your card but you don’t have to […]
Are You Wasting Money on Your Costco Membership? Let’s Find Out
Image source: Getty Images There’s a lot to love about Costco, from its great deals on in-store and online items to its food court, which can come in handy on those nights you don’t feel like cooking. Its main drawback, if you could call it that, is that you have to pay for the privilege […]
Now That I’ve Bought These 4 Things at Aldi, I’ll Never Buy Them Anywhere Else
Image source: Getty Images I’m the world’s most impatient grocery shopper, so I appreciate the simplicity of Aldi stores. I don’t need 43 different versions of canned sauerkraut, thank you very much; one will do just fine. But it’s more than just Aldi’s ability to keep my decision fatigue under control; there are a handful […]
