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Royalty certainly comes with benefits, including a severe lack of experience with money troubles. After all, being in line to the throne (or comfortably seated in the gilded chair) means a life in lavish palaces and a hefty spending account. This year seems to be off to a particularly good start for members of the British royal family, who are about to receive a significant pay increase. But where does that extra money come from, what will the royals use it for, and how does the pay bump align with King Charles s plan for a slimmed-down and more cost-efficient monarchy? And perhaps more importantly, how do British citizenswho, unlike Charles, do not own nearly a hundred residencesfeel about funding a pay increase for one of the country’s wealthiest families? We asked royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams to shed some light on the royal finances and the much-talked-about pay increase. Read on to find out the jaw-dropping bonus the royals will rake in this year. Get Readers Digest s Read...

As every Gold Star member knows, Costco is amazing. It’s where I go to get the best prices on cooking staples like bone broth, flour and olive oil, as well as stock up on all the snacks my kids loveand quickly devour. Of course, it’s also a wallet-friendly place to make impulse purchases along the way. (Hello, giant tub of chocolate-covered salted caramels for only $14.99!) With so many great products and even better deals, it’s only natural to want to spread the love when it comes to your Costco membership. But can you? Costco may be known for being fairly lax when it comes to its return policy, but the retail chain is definitely less forgiving when it comes to sharing memberships. Here’s what you need to know about potentially adding a shopper to your Costco accountor lending someone your Costco card. Get Reader’s Digest s Read Up newsletter for more savings news, cleaning, travel, tech, humor and fun facts all week long. What do you get with a Costco membership? Costco offe...

Picture this: You’ve made it through the gauntlet of airport parking, security checkpoints, luggage checks and boarding. You’re finally safely ensconced in your seat (and if you’re really lucky, you’re next to an empty middle seat ). Just before takeoff, you hear a booming voice. But it’s not the pilot announcing your departureit’s the dude in the row behind you who decided that not only should he listen to monks chanting death metal while you race down the runway but so should the rest of the plane courtesy of his phone speaker. Oof. Your flight is already off to a rough start, and you haven’t even hit any turbulence. Relatable? You’re not alone. Traveling is stressful enough without dealing with people’s weird taste in music. “I think everyone’s got a similar story! People doing annoying things is part and parcel of public transportationwhich includes flying,” says Jan Goss, a business etiquette expert with more than 30 years of experience. “But that doesn’t excuse the bad behavior...

You’re at the airport, checking in your carefully packed suitcase , confident that the padlock you’ve clamped to the zipper will keep all your belongings safe. But how much protection do locks really offer? While they may feel like a safeguardand let’s face it, options are limited when it comes to securing luggagethe truth is that most locks provide little more than a false sense of security. In fact, they’re about as effective as tying your zippers with a flimsy piece of string. Read on to find out why padlocks may not be the best choice for luggage protection and to discover some smart ways to protect your personal belongings. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more travel, tech, cleaning, humor and fun facts all week long. What’s wrong with depending on a padlock? Sure, padlocked luggage provides extra peace of mind, but the reality is that those little hunks of metal can often do more harm than good. Despite the safety measure, thieves can still easily break into suit...

There’s good news: “Here’s a great book.” Then there’s really good news: “Here’s a great bookand it’s free!” If you’re a shameless bibliophile, you always have an eye out for new and interesting ways to invite fantastic fiction and nonfiction titles into your life. So when a program like Amazon First Reads pops up, you want to make sure you’re in the know and first in line to get your hands on more glorious books . Well, stick with us here because some really good news is coming your way. If you’re not already taking advantage of this book program, allow us to introduce you to your new best friend . The Amazon First Reads program is super simple andif you play your cards righttotally free. Join the free Reader’s Digest Book Club for great reads, monthly discussions, author Q&As and a community of book lovers. What is the Amazon First Reads program? Amazon First Reads offers early access to new books across a variety of genres. The program isn’t newit launched more than 10...

We’ve barely crossed the threshold of 2025, and Walmart is already ruffling the feathers of its fanatical customer base. No, it didn’t raise prices on your favorite products. And, nope, it didn’t propose a televised Target vs. Walmart steel cage match (although we would totally watch). Instead, Walmart gave its logo a makeover fit for modern timesat least that was the idea. But people, well, they have feelings. B ig feelings. Huge. So grab a seat (and maybe a magnifying glass), and let’s dig in to the retailer’s rebranding, the internet’s response and more fascinating facts about Walmart’s history and future. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more news, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. How did Walmart revamp its logo? Perhaps a more appropriate question is: Did Walmart revamp its logo? Yes, but it did so with a light hand. The rebranding is subtleas in barely noticeable. The wordmark, aka the text-only logo that reads Walmart , uses an updated font...