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Costco Executive Membership: How Much You Really Need To Spend To Break Even

Costco provides some incredible discounts, that's for sure. However, the deals also come at a cost, namely the annual membership fee. This is particularly true for those who spring for the pricier Executive membership. Executive membership provides a variety of benefits, perhaps most importantly, a cashback reward each year. With a little bit of math, it's simple to figure out just how much spending is needed to break even on the upgrade.

Costco's Executive membership provides an annual reward equal to 2% of qualified purchases at the company, up to a whopping $1,250 per year. To earn it, Executive members are charged $130 annually, double the cost of the typical $65 Gold St

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