September is the perfect time to join Costco

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Not a Costco member yet? September is the perfect time to join and start shopping at the popular warehouse club . Join as a new Executive Member and enroll in auto renewal to receive a $40 Costco Shop Card. Or, join as a new Gold Star Member and enroll in auto renewal to receive a $20 Costco Shop Card.

Be sure to enter the code PARA24 at checkout to enjoy this promotion.

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Why become a Costco member?

I love Costco -- I've been a member for more than 24 years. I do much of my household shopping there. It's my go-to store for paper towels, garbage bags and laundry detergent. It's also where I stock up on groceries such as milk, coffee and eggs (they're much cheaper at Costco than at my local supermarket). Costco is a great place to stock up on wine too. I recommend Kirkland Signature™ brand boxed wines -- it's a solid combination of high quality and low price.

I also make sure to pick up a rotisserie chicken when I'm at Costco. It makes a great dinner entree, with plenty left over for making sandwiches or chicken salad the next day. And the price can't be beat -- you could wind up paying way more buying a whole chicken to roast at home.

Costco is a great place to find household goods -- think furniture , small appliances , bedding and more. And Costco extends the warranty on select electronics to two years at no added cost.

When I need gas, I stop at the station attached to my local warehouse. The price there is typically cheaper than nearby stations. Don't be discouraged by the long lines -- most Costco gas stations have more pumps than your average gas station. Lines move quickly.

And, of course, every time I visit Costco I stop by the food court. It's hard to go wrong with the $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo. Try it the next time you visit. Or take a fresh-baked $10 pizza home for the whole family.

A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 per year.

Why I love Costco:

• Grocery essentials I need at a great price.
• A great place to find new snacks and treats, including local favorites.
• Regular savings on essentials like vitamins, coffee and detergent.
• High quality standards, especially when it comes to its own Kirkland Signature brand.
• Just about anything is available at Costco -- even bars of gold and silver coins .

My recommendation: Upgrade to a Costco Executive Membership

If you want to take your Costco savings to the next level, I recommend upgrading to a Costco Executive Membership. You'll start earning a 2% Reward on qualified Costco purchases, including vacations purchased through Costco Travel. The annual 2% Reward is mailed with your renewal notice, two months before the renewal date.

A Costco Executive Membership is $130 per year. The maximum annual Reward is $1,250.

Why I love the Costco Executive Membership:

• If you spend more than $3,250 on qualified purchases at Costco per year, you will receive more than $65 for your Reward.
• If you're not satisfied with your Costco Executive Membership, you can convert your membership to a Gold Star Membership or cancel your membership at any time and get a refund.
  

To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be emailed.

Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Household) have been expired at least 18 months or more. Limit one promotion per household. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion.

Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Gas Stations, Car Wash, or Food Court Kiosk. Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information.

A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully processed so your incentive will be emailed.)