3 Incredible Items You Can Only Buy at Costco
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool By investing in a Costco membership, you can shop members-only deals. Many shoppers keep more money in their checking accounts by shopping at their local club and Costco.com. Some of the products the warehouse club sells can be purchased at other retailers. But there are also some exclusive finds that […]
5 Money Moves You Have to Make Before 2024 Ends
Image source: Getty Images As we rapidly approach the end of the year, it can be tempting to take your focus off your finances and bask in the comfort of the holidays instead. But there are steps you can, and should, take before the year is out if you want to start off strong in […]
1 Retirement Savings Hack That Has Created Many Millionaires and Will Continue to Make More
When you imagine yourself in retirement, what do you picture? A lifestyle where you’re pinching pennies or one where you have enough money to do all of the things you’ve always wanted? Hopefully, you’re in a place where you’re able to picture the latter scenario. But the ticket to being able to retire comfortably is […]
You Have $3 Million in Retirement Savings: Here’s How Much You Could Withdraw Every Year
Image source: Getty Images If you’ve built up a $3 million nest egg, congratulations. That’s almost 35 times what the average American has in their retirement accounts. It takes dedication to build up a fund of that size. The great news is that, depending on your situation, you should safely be able to withdraw around […]
5 Tips to Ease Into Bulk Buying at Costco
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool With the talk of tariffs in the air and a fear of inflation soaring once again, I made a decision recently to start shopping at Costco in a more serious way. No more just popping in for snacks and big purchases. I’m going to leverage my Costco membership to truly […]
3 Items You Should Never Buy at Kohl’s
Image source: Getty Images I’m not a big fan of shopping at Kohl’s. Although Kohl’s has a few exclusive in-house brands and partnerships, its classic department store shopping experience isn’t the right fit for my needs. If you’re a budget-conscious shopper who likes using coupon apps and finding deals, Kohl’s could be worth a look. […]
3 Ways Your Credit Card Protects You From Identity Theft
Image source: Getty Images It’s hard to keep your personal information private anymore. Even if you do everything right, there’s always the possibility that hackers steal your information in a data breach. There were 3,205 data breaches in 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. When you think about tools to protect yourself from […]
You Can Shop at Costco.com Without a Membership. But Should You?
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Many people rave about Costco — and for good reason. The popular warehouse club retailer has discounted prices on groceries, household goods, personal care items, electronics, clothes, and more. You must be a paying member to shop these deals in person. It costs $65 to $130 annually for a Costco […]
The Best Way to Pay Off Holiday Purchases Over Time
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash For many of us, the holidays are the most expensive time of the year. Holiday spending is expected to reach a record high of $902 per person this year, according to the National Retail Federation. It’s great if you can pay for everything in full with money from your savings. […]
Investing for Retirement? Here’s Why This Warren Buffett Recommendation Could Be Your Best Bet.
The money you contribute diligently each month to your retirement savings shouldn’t just sit in cash. You need that money to grow so you end up with enough income to live comfortably and supplement your Social Security checks. You could put together an investment portfolio for retirement that consists of a number of different stocks. […]
