Personal Finance Daily: Unexpected Costco bargains and whether a millionaire daughter should get a prenup

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My daughter earned millions at Google, but her boyfriend has student debt — should she get a prenup?

This father wonders whether his wealthy, smart daughter should remain unmarried.

10 ‘unexpected’ bargains at Costco

A virtual lovefest erupted in Reddit’s “Frugal” message board this week after a contributor known as yellowraincoat said she pocketed some “unexpected” savings when she finally decided to give a Costco membership a whirl.

The race for the newest sweetener heats up

As traditional sweeteners come under attack, food companies are in hot pursuit of alternatives.

On Nike’s first night as NBA outfitter, LeBron James’s jersey rips

A large tear was visible down the back of James’s jersey.

When do we turn back the clocks?

Having trouble getting out of bed in the morning because it’s so dark? Be patient. Soon you’ll see the sun earlier, because soon it will be time to “fall back,” and move our clocks back an hour to Standard Time.

Make this mistake at work and you’re likely to make your life miserable

What to know as a single young professional.

It’s open enrollment season: 5 ways to make better choices

Be a smarter — and less stressed — consumer.

Elsewhere on MarketWatch

AG Jeff Sessions asserts fired FBI director Comey made big errors in Clinton probe

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday defended his role in the firing of former FBI Director James Comey, making some of his fullest remarks on the issue to date.

Trump Today: President says he’ll ‘never support’ bailout of insurance companies

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won’t support bailing out insurance companies, in a bad sign for a bipartisan deal to shore up Obamacare. He also said a congresswoman “totally fabricated” what he said to a soldier who was killed in the line of duty and slammed the NFL for deciding to “not force” players to stand during the national anthem.

The Dow may have hit 23K, but Americans aren’t exactly splurging

Are Americans still anxious about their financial future even after eight years of a growing economy? Their hesitation to spend on certain “extras” such as going out to eat, visiting Disney World or buying a club membership suggests lingering angst.

We’re building bigger houses – and they’re swallowing up our yards

As houses get bigger, they’re encroaching on outdoor space, pushing the ratio of house-to-lot to an all-time high, according to an analysis from real estate web firm Trulia.

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