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There are additional benefits if you upgrade to a Plus membership ($70 annually).
But is aSams Club membershipworth it for single people?
Heres how to decide.
Do You Commute a Lot?
Sams Club membership gets you major gas savings.
If you drive a lot, the savings potential here can more than makes up for theannual membership cost.
At a Raleigh, North Carolina location, Sams Club costs $2.77 per gallon (unleaded).
The average cost of gas at non-Sams Club locations is $3.00 per gallon.
Thats $3 saved every time you get gas.
Do this twice a month for a year and thats $72 saved more than the price of membership.
Will You Use the Credit Card?
With a SamsClub Plus membership, you could qualify for the Sams Club Mastercard.
This lets you earn up to 5% cash back on in-store purchases.
This includes the 2% Plus members already get and an additional 3% from the Mastercard itself.
Theres no annual fee.
Just be sure to pay off your bill before it incurs interest.
What Are Your Shopping Habits?
Sams Club rewards can add up fast, but yourshopping habitsplay a key role in determining the true value.
And then there are the everyday savings.
For example, a Sams Clubrotisserie chickencosts $5.
Its $9 at Publix.
Other items, like toothpaste, toilet paper and pantry staples are often cheaper, too.
If youre single, be careful when buying perishables like dairy or produce.
Do You Need the Pharmacy or Other Medical?
You dont need a membership to use the Sams Club pharmacy.
And that means more savings.
At Sams Club, you’ve got the option to get generic meds starting at $4.
The average shopper saves 65% on their medication at Sams Club.
Plus members can get many prescription medications completely free.
Do You Plan to Add Another Cardholder?
Your membership card is for your use alone, so its basically designed for single people.
you might also add another cardholder to your existing membership for a discounted price currently $45 a year.
This means more savings for them, too.
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