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Costco just added new membership perks for 2026—but are they actually worth it?

Costco increased its annual membership fees by $5-$10. Executive Memberships went up from $120 to $130. Business Memberships ...

Costco Really Wants Its Gold Star Members to Upgrade to Executive Status, and It's Dangling 3 Specific Perks to Entice Them

Although Costco aims to provide value to all 81.4 million of its members worldwide, encouraging domestic Gold Star member ...

Start 2026 with a Costco Gold Star membership plus $20 digital Costco shop card*

The start of a new year often brings a reset for household routines, from grocery shopping and meal planning to larger ...

Costco quietly fixed a major member problem

Costco wants its members to either join as Executive Members or pay the $65 it costs to upgrade from a Gold Star membership.

4 Biggest Changes Coming to Costco in 2026 that Members Will Love

Costco is known for bold moves and member-friendly perks, and 2026 has some big changes in store. Here's what's new for the ...

Costco shoppers name the items they say make their $65 annual membership worthwhile

Costco is known for bulk buying at low prices — but its annual membership fee may turn budget shoppers away. The retail giant ...
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All the things you can do at Costco without a membership

Costco lets non-members use the pharmacy nationwide and get eye exams from independent optometrists — no card required. Shop without a membership ( ...