For well over a year, there has been speculation that Costco might hike its annual membership fee. And although such a move is probably not imminent, it might be on the horizon. During Costco’s latest quarterly earnings call, Richard Galanti, chief financial officer, suggested that a membership hike is inevitable. Galanti noted that over the … Read more

This has been a rough year for the bottom line in millions of American households. Not only has inflation surged, but the stock and bond markets are suffering through one of their worst-ever years. And now, home prices are beginning to fall. But one generation, in particular, has really seen its finances suffer during 2022. … Read more

Many retirees age 72 or older are up against a potentially costly tax deadline. Folks that age who own certain types of retirement accounts generally must withdraw what the IRS calls a “required minimum distribution,” or RMD, by Dec. 31 of every year, as the IRS recently reminded taxpayers. Those who miss their RMD deadline … Read more

If you have $15,000 stashed away, you’ll want to put that money to work. If you don’t, inflation can quickly eat away at your nest egg. Plus, the current rise in interest rates has made it worthwhile to have some money in savings accounts again. But where should you invest your $15,000? That depends on … Read more

The very thought of getting into real estate investing can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of work involved in finding the right property, not to mention the many expenses involved with purchasing real estate. On top of this, you have to worry about finding good tenants and being a landlord.  You can avoid the hassle … Read more

The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year, full of fun, friends and family. Unfortunately, however, it’s also a stressful time of year. And an expensive one. But there’s no reason to stress or spend more than you have to, especially when there are simple, no-cost tricks to save big bucks. Here are … Read more

Tempted to indulge in junk food this holiday season? You probably won’t be doing your brain any favors. Getting a higher percentage of your calories from highly processed foods is associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline, according to a study recently published in JAMA Neurology, a scientific journal of the American Medical Association. … Read more

Christmas and Kwanzaa are less than two weeks away — with Hanukkah now less than one week out — and shipping deadlines are fast approaching. No wonder you’re scrambling to finish all that gift shopping – and you’re hardly the only one. Historically, the second Monday of December has been a popular shopping day, particularly … Read more

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Restaurant gift cards can be the perfect holiday present, especially for friends and loved ones who are notoriously difficult to please. And if you purchase a gift card from the right restaurant, you can get a little holiday bonus with your card. Following are a slew of restaurants offering bonus gift … Read more

If you have the Costco Anywhere Visa, you have extended warranty protection — but not for much longer. Reddit users reported months ago that the card’s website no longer made mention of the extended warranty benefit, leading some to believe Citi, the card issuer, would soon stop including it. That is indeed what’s happening in … Read more