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JANUARY 2026

Get free tax filing, gym discounts and more

Is one of your resolutions to make the most of your money? If so, your benefits can help. Learn ways to grow your money with the help of free resources available to all Costco employees.

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Save on gym memberships, childcare and support for the day-to-day

Find discounts and savings where possible. Your benefits also include LifeMart, an online employee discount center that offers savings on gym memberships, virtual fitness programs and childcare to all Costco employees. Childcare discounts aren’t available in Puerto Rico.

Need support for daily life? Resources for Living® (RFL®) Worklife can guide you to vetted local community services. They can research childcare, elder care and pet care options. They can also identify or locate community resources, including those for rent, transportation, water and electricity, food and more.

Resources for you

SmartDollar gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget, pay off debit, save more money and safeguard your family’s finances. Get one-on-one financial coaching too — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

LifeMart is an online employee discount center that offers savings on gym memberships, virtual fitness and childcare to all Costco employees.

Costcobenefits.com | helpdesk@lifecare.com | Discounted rates

RFL Worklife provides resources for everyday living. Get help finding resources for:

  • Childcare, elder care and pet care
  • Caregiver and special needs
  • Community resources for rent, food, transportation and more
  • Household services, local events and more

This free program is available to all Costco employees, members of your household and dependent children up to age 26, whether they live at home or not.

RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | 24/7 | No cost

SmartDollar gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget, pay off debit, save more money and safeguard your family’s finances. Get one-on-one financial coaching too — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

LifeMart is an online employee discount center that offers savings on gym memberships, virtual fitness and childcare to all Costco employees.

Costcobenefits.com | helpdesk@lifecare.com | Discounted rates

RFL Worklife provides resources for everyday living. Get help finding resources for:

  • Childcare, elder care and pet care
  • Caregiver and special needs
  • Community resources for rent, food, transportation and more
  • Household services, local events and more

This free program is available to all Costco employees, members of your household and dependent children up to age 26, whether they live at home or not.

RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | 24/7 | No cost

SmartDollar gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to make a budget, pay off debit, save more money and safeguard your family’s finances. Get one-on-one financial coaching too — at no cost.

SmartDollar.com/enroll/Costco | Text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app

*Message and data rates may apply.

LifeMart is an online employee discount center that offers savings on gym memberships, virtual fitness and childcare to all Costco employees.

Costcobenefits.com | helpdesk@lifecare.com | Discounted rates

RFL Worklife provides resources for everyday living. Get help finding resources for:

  • Childcare, elder care and pet care
  • Caregiver and special needs
  • Community resources for rent, food, transportation and more
  • Household services, local events and more

This free program is available to all Costco employees, members of your household and dependent children up to age 26, whether they live at home or not.

RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | 24/7 | No cost

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