I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.

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Author Blythe Chadim smiling in selfie taken in Costco aisle
Of all the ways I've tried to make weeknight meal prep easier, Costco's prepared foods work best for my family.

Blythe Chadim

A man spent $3,000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge

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Tyler Graham inside his backyard man cave.
Tyler Graham inside his man cave.

Tyler Graham

I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick

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The author on board a train.
The author went on a 3-day train trip with no WiFi.

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I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

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Woman smiling as she steps out of van in Joshua Tree
I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

A Pentagon test group is eyeing these ballistic ball and patrol caps for troops

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A shot of the R-12 ballistic ball cap at SOF Week 2026
Military units will soon begin testing a new ballistic cap developed by a trauma surgeon.

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I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train. I want to take it again, but I'll do 6 things differently next time.

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The exterior of a double-decker Amtrak Superliner train with red and blue stripes
Business Insider will do a few things differently the next time she rides the California Zephyr.

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These people are vibe-coding their way out of life's mundane tasks

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Jonathan Butler; Joe Poynton; Scott Klipper

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McKinsey wants job candidates to practice interviews with AI, not pricey coaches

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I'm a CEO who teaches private wealth management. You can make huge savings by avoiding these spending traps.

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Rob Mallernee headshot
Rob Mallernee, the CEO of Eton Solutions, lectures at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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