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  • Costco customers push shopping carts through the parking lot of a Costco store on March 13, 2020 in Richmond, California.

    This Is Why Shoppers Are Addicted to Costco

    Legions of consumers happily pay the (minimum) $60 annual fee for the privilege of shopping at Costco. In 2021, there were more than 111 million cardholders, according to the company’s annual report. During that period, more than nine out of…

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    Best and Worst States for Older Workers

    While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the careers of older workers match up might depend on the…

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    28 of the Biggest Product Launch Disasters Ever

    When companies bring a new product to market, there are countless things that can go wrong in development or promotion. Whether it’s a flawed concept, an inflated price tag, or just a something no one needs, here are some of…

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    The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement

    When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to a cheaper part of the country (or the world), where…

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    15 Green Jobs That Pay Well

    People leading the charge against climate change and pollution are in demand. Since 2019, hiring for green jobs hasoutpaced the overall hiring rate in the United States and globally — a trend that continued through the pandemic, showing that the…

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    Charming Cabins for Sale in Every State

    Perhaps you’re a nature lover looking for a quieter life. Perhaps you’re on the market for a real estate investment. (Perhaps you just find it soothing to browse Zillow?) Regardless of the reason, there are lovely cabins available throughout the…