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Costco Angst

Source: Pixabay – Bosutn

Costco has been getting me so mad lately. The visits usually start well enough but they’ve been ending on an infuriating note. Don’t get me wrong. Costco can be generally enjoyable, mainly when there’s hardly anyone there. They usually have all these random, interesting things that they bring in to sell which you might not see elsewhere. They have solid prices on a lot (but not all) of what they sell. And they have cheap take out food. But man, the last few times when I end up at the cashier…holy smokes does it rile my biscuits, and I’m going to tell you why.

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The PC Optimum Program – Part 3: Maxing Out!

“Let them eat cake!” -Galen Weston

You’re paying a price. And it’s higher than you might think. Much of the cost has been hidden, swept under the metaphorical rug. But it’s still there. It’s always been there….. lurking… watching…waiting… ready to take your hard-earned dollars under the guise of free stuff and good feelings… of bright warm colours and rewards.

How do you fight something that’s deceptively trying to eat your money? By maxing out of course! Speaking of eating… I hope you like cake!

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The PC Optimum Program: Part 1 – You’ve Been Played!

Everyone loves the PC Optimum Program. It’s fresh, it’s user-friendly, it gives you free stuff. And who doesn’t love Galen Weston? (…except for that whole bread incident thingy…sshhh!…)

The only problem is, all is not what it seems. What if I told you the whole system is designed to make you think that you’re taking advantage of it, when in reality, you’re the one that’s being played! Do you really think those are free groceries you’re getting? Hmmm… Interesting…

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