Costco QuickBooks Pro 2016

Let’s start with the membership. A basic membership costs $55, but if you have a large family or know you’ll be doing a lot of shopping at Costco, go for the Executive Membership. It costs $110 annually, but you’ll earn a 2 percent reward (up to $750) on all eligible purchases, which is mailed to you around your renewal date. You’ll likely get the cost of the upgraded membership paid for and might even get enough to cover your membership fees for the next year.

For everyday savings, keep an eye on your mailbox for coupon books from Costco or take a look at the coupon page on their website (or better yet, just keep this page bookmarked and we’ll keep you updated on the best deals.) Their mobile app is a also a great way to keep your savings organized. You’re likely to find promo codes with big savings on electronics (think $100+ off) and smaller dollar-off amounts on household items and groceries. Signing up for Costco emails will also earn you additional savings and exclusive offers.

If you’re really serious about saving at Costco, learn about their not-so-secret price codes. Items with prices ending in .97 are on clearance, while prices that end in .88 or .00 are manager markdowns. If the price tag has an asterisk on it, that means the item has been discontinued, so better stock up if the price is right.

Finally, be sure to take full advantage of Costco’s best deals. Their store brand, Kirkland’s, is typically high quality and often comes from the same manufacturers as brand name products, but at a fraction of the price. You’ll also want to shop the middle of the store, where prices are marked down aggressively. And if you’re looking for a cheap lunch, their $1.50 hotdog and drink combo is fantastic. But for some real savings, just hit up the many sample stations during lunchtime and really get your fill (they encourage unlimited samples!)