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He's Been a Costco Cashier for 40 Years. Now He's a Millionaire.

Dienstag, 18. August 2026 · 17 min

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Costco pays its hourly wage workers more (wsj.com/business/retail/he-earns-33-an-hour-as…) than most retailers. The company says that this keeps turnover low and ultimately, is good for its business. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer (wsj.com/news/author/sarah-nassauer?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) explains how this approach helps the company’s bottom line, and speaks to one Costco cashier who's been working there for 40 years and now has more than a million dollars saved for his retirement. Jessica Mendoza (wsj.com/news/author/jessica-mendoza?mod=WSJ_TJ…) hosts.

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- How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable (open.spotify.com/episode/2FHlpd70vFBxIJBfz3uSQE)

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