Heads up: free BJ's trial membership, financial workshop for women
Here's a tip from Multimedia Editor Mary, via ABC News: BJ's Wholesale is offering a free 60-day BJ's trial membership, valid through July 6. Normally the membership fee is $45.
Feel free to print it out and take it to customer service, but remember our warnings about warehouse store shopping. Tightwad Tod at Consumer Reports broke down the pros and cons of a BJ's membership for us, because BJ's claims to sell more items in reasonably sized packages. They also accept manufacturer's coupons, as loyal commenter Holly has reminded us.
And ladies, there's a good opportunity Saturday to get some financial advice ...
The Baltimore County Commission for Women will hold a free Money Conference for Women from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Goucher College. Workshops will include how to get out of debt, money management, personal finance, retirement planning and investment strategies. Madeleine Green, a former University of Maryland, College Park professor, will be the keynote speaker. Information: 410-887-0000.
