Costco recently made big news headlines in the retail industry by raising fees on its memberships for the first time in years. Starting Sept. 1, 2024, Costco membership fees are going up by $5 per ...

Since mid-2017, Costco members have been paying $60 a year for a basic membership and $120 a year for an Executive membership. And for a while, it seemed like those prices might stick around forever.

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Costco will be raising its membership fees on Sept. 1 – the first time in seven years. Members will need to pay an additional $5-$10 annually. Costco’s annual fee has remained the same since 2017, ...

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You don’t need a membership — but it helps. Anyone can use the Costco Pharmacy, but members get access to deeper prescription ...

Like baby wipes, savings from Costco diapers also pay your membership fee plus three times. Other items such as toilet paper, ...