This New Automatic Espresso Machine at Costco Is the Best Deal I’ve Seen in a Long Time
Image source: Getty Images Normally, I’m not one to stop and check out every new espresso machine that pops up in stores. But when I spotted the Philips BaristaBrew Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine at Costco for $399.99, I had to take a closer look. With its usual price of $499.99 (or more), this deal really stands […]
Is Airport Lounge Access Worth It? Here’s the Real Story
Image source: Getty Images The perk that many of the most expensive credit cards have in common is complimentary access to select airport lounges. Many of the best travel rewards cards include free membership with at least one lounge network, if not several. While we call the memberships free, however, it’s more like they’re prepaid, […]
3 Things You May Not Have Known About a Costco Executive Membership
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool There are of course all sorts of great things to be said about shopping at Costco. The prices are tough to beat, the selection is beyond impressive, and the unique things you can discover there are, well, unique. Given all of that, if you shop at Costco regularly, you may […]
3 Dave Ramsey Personal Finance Tips You Should Stop Following in 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you spend any time in personal finance groups or reading about personal finance, you’ve likely heard about Dave Ramsey. He’s an author and personal finance expert, likely best known for his book The Total Money Makeover and his step-by-step program for getting out of debt. Many people struggling with debt […]
Here’s Why Costco Is the Only Store I’d Shop at for Black Friday Deals
Image source: Getty Images There are certain days of the year when it pays to stay out of the stores. Christmas Eve is one of them — unless, of course, you like the idea of battling frenzied shoppers for last-minute holiday purchases. Similarly, Black Friday tends to be a madhouse at popular retailers, so it’s […]
Here’s How I Raised My Credit Score From 530 to Over 800
Image source: Getty Images These days, I’m a Certified Financial Planner™ who helps other people get their financial lives right. I’ve been a CFP® for about six years and have been helping people learn about personal finance and investing for about 14 years. But I didn’t always have my own financial life in order. I’ve […]
Act Fast to Save $45 on a New Costco Membership
Image source: Getty Images The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time for saving even more money on gifts and all the things you need for feasts and gatherings. There’s nowhere better to do that than Costco, ask anybody here at Motley Fool Money. But you may […]
3 Reasons to Cancel Your Costco Membership in November
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Buying in bulk has its perks, and so does a Costco membership. But that doesn’t mean the cost is always worth it. In fact, there are times when it may actually be hurting your budget to shop at Costco with a membership. Here are three reasons you may want to […]
Kohl’s Just Dropped These 3 Amazing Holiday Deals
Image source: Getty Images This time of year is a bit of a sale bonanza at most stores, and Kohl’s is no exception. You can find discounts and sales across every department right now, from sleepwear and shoes to curtains and bedding. On top of all of those deals, however, are three seriously good coupons […]
Unhappy With Your 2.5% Social Security COLA for 2025? Here’s the Smallest COLA on Record to Put It Into Perspective
If you’re among the millions of older Americans who rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, then you may be reeling over the fact that your benefits are only going to rise by 2.5% in January. Social Security’s upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the smallest (by far) to arrive in years. […]
