Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Costco charges $60 annually for a basic membership and $120 for an Executive membership, the latter of which lets you earn 2% cash back on most purchases. And while it might seem like the scam of the century to pay money to shop at a store (where you’re going

Image source: Getty Images When you have a rewards credit card, you’ll need to figure out how to use the rewards you earn. Whether it’s a cash back card or a travel card, there are usually several redemption options. The most popular choice is also the easiest one. Half of all cardholders redeem

More than 53 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits, as of the latest data, and millions more rely on Social Security survivors and disability benefits. While Social Security makes up a substantial portion of most beneficiaries’ retirement income, it’s the only

One of the best perks of being a salaried worker, as opposed to being self-employed, is getting access to employee benefits. Depending on your company, these could include subsidized health insurance, paid time off, and access to a retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k), there may be a

This month, some retirees are going to get a $4,873 check from Social Security. This isn’t because of any special program, but rather it’s because that’s the amount of their monthly retirement benefits check. For those who get the average monthly benefit of $1,907, receiving such a large amount of