Rachel Cribby

2 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Amanda Machado

Costco is known for being the best place to save on appliances, groceries, and other household needs, but did you know that Costco also offers an array of other less-obvious services? Having a Costco membership can give you access to various savings on other products and services. For example, I saved about $500 on my car insurance and $400 on my home insurance through Costco.

Mar 6, 2025 | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Michael Kurko

Between working full-time and doing household tasks, it's a wonder that any of us have time to get things done. Unfortunately, for the most part, we don't. With so little time on our hands, it's often meal preparation that gets lost in the shuffle. If the last thing that you feel like doing after work is making dinner, then these Costco shopping hacks are for you. Here are some incredibly easy meals you can make using ready-made items or ingredients from your local Costco.

Mar 3, 2025 | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Chris Kissell

"Shark Tank" is currently in its 16th season, and it's well-known that even companies that don't make it past the pitch phase benefit from a boost in sales known as the "'Shark Tank' effect." But there's no denying that some products have been significantly more successful than others and helped some creators build wealth. Following is a look at some of the most successful products in the show's history.

Mar 2, 2025 | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Melinda Sineriz

There's no shortage of acronyms in the world of personal finance. Between your HYAs, your NAVs, and your REITs, it can be hard to keep up with everything. But one of the most important acronyms, especially as you approach retirement, is RMD, or required minimum distribution. An RMD is the amount of money that you must withdraw from your tax-free retirement account once you reach age 72. Knowing how these work is an important part of planning and saving for retirement.

Mar 1, 2025 | financebuzz.com | Rachel Cribby |Chris Kissell

Your flexible spending account — better known as an FSA — is a great tool forbudgeting health-related expenses. Unlike other savings accounts, the money you put in an FSA is not subject totaxes. And it's possible your employer will make contributions to your FSA,which is an overlooked way to add a little more cash toyour pocket. However, navigating what is and isn'teligible for FSA spending can be challenging. Here are 10 surprising expensesthat your FSA covers and 10 that it doesn't.