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Re:I Want to Live Like Costco People by throw0101c on Thursday May 07, 2026 @03:02PM (#48053409)
> The fact that you earn a lot of rewards doesn't stop your membership dues from contributing to Costco's bottom line.

It could also be similar insurance floats: premiums and claims generally even out, but they make their returns while they're holding people's money.

(Perhaps it's explained in their financial statements, but I've never been curious enough to check.)

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