I'm a Costco executive member who hates cooking, but loves a good deal. I buy these 12 products every month.

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Annmarie Gajdos

I've had an executive Costco membership for 10 years. It pays for itself — and then some.

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I've had a Costco executive membership for 10 years.

Gabrielle Lenart

I'm a Costco superfan. The prices are hard to beat and you can get pretty much anything there — I've even booked my mom a cruise.

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Michael McKinlay describes himself as a Costco superfan.

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With my Costco executive membership and store card, I earn enough rewards to pay for a whole shopping trip — here's how

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I love my Costco membership.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. These 8 perks make a membership worth it.

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Costco plans to raise its membership fees, but there are plenty of reasons to keep shopping at the store.

Veronica Thatcher

Costco is a master at building customer loyalty

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Costco is known for having some great deals.

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6 Costco slang terms that members and employees use, and what they mean

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Costco employees and loyal members use slang terms to describe certain aspects of the shopping experience.

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6 myths about Costco that aren't true, according to members who shop there weekly

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Costco Wholesale.

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I'm a Trader Joe's fan who shopped at Costco for the first time. I get why members are so loyal, but I'm not convinced — yet.

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Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.
Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.

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Costco gold bars were a hot holiday buy — while they lasted

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Gold bars on Costco's website

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