A lifestyle magazine for Costco members
JUNE 2015 / Vol. 30 / No. 6
DEPARTMENTS
7 Front End
BY GINNIE ROEGLIN AND TIM TALEVICH
10 Dialogue
Letters from our readers
14 Fresh Views
Brain food for the entrepreneur
17 Consumer Connection
BY AMANDA AND DAVID HOROWITZ
19 Tech Connection
BY MARC SALTZMAN
22 Informed Debate
Is the American dream of
home ownership still alive?
59 For Your Health
Skin cancer prevention +
Migraine awareness
67 Arts & Entertainment
Pennie’s Pick + Book clubs +
Staff book picks + The Rose
100 Member Connection
Every Costco member has a story.
COVER: © SHUTTERSTOCK/DUDAREV MIKHAIL; © SHUTTERSTOCK/IAKOV KALININ; ILLUSTRATION: © SHUTTERSTOCK/MILOJE
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INSIDE COSTCO
79 Costco Travel: Mexico
Costco Travel continues to
expand its selection of high-end
resort destination offerings.
BY CHRISTINA GUERRERO
81 Costco Services: Capital One Investing
Online investing to grow your
nest egg.
84 Buying Smart:
Costco Pharmacy
There is a lot more to Costco
Pharmacy than low prices
on medications.
BY KERRY JOHNSON
87 Pharmacy Update
90 What’s New
93 Special Events
93 Kirkland Signature™ Pesto
97 Services Update
MEMBER SERVICE:
1-800-774-2678
COSTCO.COM MEMBER SERVICE:
1-800-955-2292
Slow and
steady wins
the race
BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER
Taking on too much and going
too fast can lead to burnout and
have a negative impact on health,
happiness, productivity, creativity
and more. Here’s how slowing
down can improve your personal
and professional life.
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