Guess What Beat Rotisserie Chicken to Become Costco’s Best-Selling Product
Image source: Getty Images Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken is definitely one of its most iconic deals. It’s right up there with maximizing purchase rewards as a solid way to save money at Costco. (We can get two to three family dinners out of one chicken in our house.) But as famous as it may be, […]
Here’s How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 67
The average retirement age in the U.S. — ranging from 60 to 62 — has held relatively steady since 2012, according to a study from Gallup and MassMutual. The average retirement age in 2023 was 62. But people are now working longer than they used to, and it is not at all unusual for them […]
3 Things to Know About Buying Gift Cards at Costco
Image source: Getty Images A lot of people join Costco so they can fill up their cars on the cheap and save money on products like groceries and paper towels. But one of the best — and less obvious — deals at Costco is the store’s selection of gift cards. If you’ve never purchased a […]
5 Little-Known Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel This Year
Image source: Getty Images The holiday gift shopping season doesn’t traditionally kick off until Black Friday, but the hunt for holiday travel deals often starts much sooner. You may have already begun looking at flights and hotels for your upcoming trips, which is great. But just passively checking prices might not lead to the savings […]
Social Security Benefit Cuts May Be Coming Soon. Here’s How to Plan for Them.
Social Security has faced the possibility of benefit cuts in the past, but to date, they’ve never happened. However, just because lawmakers have managed to prevent Social Security cuts in the past doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed to save the program from that fate, given its current financial crisis. Image source: Getty Images. In the coming […]
9 Things You Need to Know Before Locking in Your Medicare Coverage
The holiday season is ahead of us, and the season of summer is well behind us, but we’re smack dab in the middle of another exciting season: Medicare open enrollment season! From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, those eligible for Medicare are permitted to switch from one Medicare plan to another. Here are some things […]
An Unpleasant Surprise Awaits Some Social Security Beneficiaries in the New Year
Social Security is a program most retirees would struggle to live without. Based on an analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, America’s leading retirement program has reduced the poverty rate for adults aged 65 and over by nearly three-quarters — from an estimated 38.7% without Social Security to 10.2% with it, as […]
Booking a Cruise as a Solo Traveler? Beware This Added Expense
Image source: Getty Images For some travelers, a cruise is the ultimate vacation. Since cruise companies arrange most of the details of a vacation, the entire experience can be less stressful for travelers. But if you’re planning a solo vacation and considering a cruise, you may spend more than cruising with a friend or as […]
3 Reasons I’m Buying My Next Mattress at Costco
Image source: Getty Images I was just cruising the Costco website, like one does, when I discovered that America’s favorite warehouse store happens to sell mattresses. I knew it sold furniture, and in fact, someone I work with got a great deal on a sofa at Costco, but I hadn’t realized that Costco also sold […]
5 Little-Known Ways to Get More Travel Points
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool As many savvy travelers know, you can unlock amazing travel opportunities when you pay with points. I’ve used points to book business-class airfare, five-star hotel stays, and expensive vacation rentals for as little as $0. The challenge is getting enough points to pay for the travel you want. If you’re […]
