Kathryn Underwood

Dec 1, 2024 | marketrealist.com | Kathryn Underwood

Many Americans are major fans of the Costco wholesale store chain. The store is known for its cheap rotisserie chickens and members' ability to save money by buying in bulk. However, not everyone can shop at a Costco because it's a membership-only warehouse store. So can you use a family member's Costco card? A Costco membership is worth it to many consumers for the discounts on thousands of items, cheaper gas, and other special deals.

Sep 25, 2024 | marketrealist.com | Kathryn Underwood

Many Americans are major fans of the Costco wholesale store chain. The store is known for its cheap rotisserie chickens and members' ability to save money by buying in bulk. However, not everyone can shop at a Costco because it's a membership-only warehouse store. So can you use a family member's Costco card? A Costco membership is worth it to many consumers for the discounts on thousands of items, cheaper gas, and other special deals.

Sep 23, 2024 | marketrealist.com | Kathryn Underwood

One factor some people don't consider when trimming their budgets is whether they're buying things when they should be renting instead. There are plenty of items we tend to buy when we could save money, space, and energy by renting. Here are 15 items you should rent instead of buying. Before we get into this list, think of anything that you might use only once or twice, things that could take up valuable space in your home or garage, and things that cost money to maintain.

Sep 22, 2024 | marketrealist.com | Kathryn Underwood

Blockbuster has become something of a cautionary tale for business owners: don't be afraid to adapt to new technologies or you'll risk being left in the dust. The video rental store was once the main place to get a cinema experience at home, but most locations closed before 2013. Is Blockbuster coming back? Since the rise of Netflix — first with its movie delivery service, then its on-demand streaming service — Blockbuster's brick-and-mortar rental store business declined rapidly.

Sep 21, 2024 | marketrealist.com | Kathryn Underwood

Perhaps you bought a rental property two years ago and you've been wondering if it's the right time to sell. Investing in real estate is best done if you can hold the properties long-term, but there will likely still come a time you need to sell. When deciding if you should hold on to a property or let it go, be sure to consider your financial circumstances, the state of the economy and rent prices, the rental market in your area, and more.