Costco's November Connection is mostly a gift guide. Five things in it can actually save you money or trouble: when the holiday deals drop, a fake receipt scam, cheaper phone upgrades, $100 off per extra appliance, and member pricing on 24/7 vet advice.
We tracked three years of Costco coupon books to find exactly when toilet paper, paper towels, and detergent go on sale. The answer is more predictable than you think — and one of the three is almost never discounted.
The pack-size argument against Costco for singles is half true. Here are the categories where it still works, the categories where it doesn't, and the math on the $65 membership when your household is one.