5 Must-Have Credit Card Protections That Could Save You Tons of Money This Holiday Season
Image source: Getty Images The holiday shopping season is a time of increased spending, constantly changing prices, and rampant identity theft. That’s why you need to be prepared and protected against whatever comes your way. Many top credit cards offer perks designed to help with the key challenges of holiday shopping. But since they’re not […]
3 Signs You’re Not Maximizing Your Costco Membership
Image source: Getty Images The $130 a year I spend on my Costco Executive membership is one of my best purchases. Not only does that fee give me access to 2% cash back on Costco purchases, but shopping at Costco allows me to save money on the items I buy every week, like groceries and […]
5 Costco Frozen Foods I Always Keep Stocked in My Freezer
Image source: Getty Images I have made no secret of how much I love Costco — and I love every inch of it, including the freezer section. So much so that I bought a new freezer recently (from Costco), because the little freezer compartment in my fridge just wasn’t able to keep up. What’s in […]
I’m a Former Realtor. Here’s What I’d Do to Get Ready for the Spring 2025 Home Buying Market
Image source: Getty Images It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving, and I’m sitting here thinking about the spring real estate market. It’s what happens when you spent a decade doing just that every year as a Realtor, and when you still write about the real estate market as a journalist. Spring is a time […]
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1974, and Here’s What It Is Now
A lot has changed in the past 50 years. We now have the internet, cars are beginning to drive themselves, refrigerators can tell you when you’re almost out of eggs, and the U.S. has had 10 presidents in that time. Another change in the past five decades is the amount people receive monthly in Social […]
4 Great Items You’ll Only Find at Target
Image source: Getty Images I live less than two miles from Target, so it’s a store I shop at frequently. The retailer sells refrigerated and frozen foods, pantry items, toiletries, clothing, electronics, and much more. Some essentials are only sold at Target and can’t be found at other retailers. Are you looking for inspiration for […]
The Surprising Way You Might Lose Your Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus
Image source: Getty Images Accumulating reward points and cash back is a big perk of charging expenses on a credit card. But you don’t have to settle for just the regular cash back and points you get during the year. Many credit card issuers offer sign-up bonuses to new cardholders. And that’s an opportunity to […]
Canceled Your Costco Membership After Fees Went Up? 3 Reasons to Reconsider
Image source: Getty Images In September, Costco raised the cost of its membership fees after keeping them steady for more than seven years. That took the cost of a Gold Star membership from $60 a year to $65, while the cost of an Executive membership rose from $120 to $130. If you weren’t happy with […]
5 Little-Known Perks of Flying Business Class
Image source: Getty Images If you’re deciding whether business class is worth it, you probably already know about some of the perks. A business-class ticket usually gets you into a lounge at the airport. The seats are much bigger, and long flights often have lie-flat seats. The meal service is a huge step above what’s […]
Don’t Skip This Money-Saving Step Before Making Any Purchase
Image source: Getty Images The last leaves have fallen, the cold winds are blowing, and we’ve found ourselves firmly in the middle of the biggest shopping season of the year. It feels like I can’t blink without seeing another ad screaming, “Buy this!” or “Can’t-miss!” Whether you’re planning to shop on Black Friday, Small Business […]
