Tag: Membership

Turkey Won’t Back Swedish NATO Bid Unless It Stops Anti-Turkish Protests: Erdogan

ANKARA—Sweden should not expect a green light from Ankara on its NATO membership bid at the Western alliance’s summit next month unless it prevents anti-Turkey protests in Stockholm, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Wednesday. Turkey cannot approach Sweden’s NATO bid positively while “terrorists” were protesting in Stockholm, and Turkey’s position would…


Where to Shop for Auto Insurance

By David Rodeck From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance If you’ve decided it’s time to test the market for your auto insurance, you have several ways to get quotes and see what’s out there: An Agent With a Major Insurer One option is to reach out to an agent representing one of the major insurers, such as…


Costco to Increase Membership Fees

Costco plans to increase membership fees, possibly as early as next year, following the lead of its competitor Sam’s Club. Since March, the company’s CFO Richard Galanti has mentioned the possibility of a fee increase to membership subscriptions in monthly earnings calls. In the latest call with investors Dec. 8, he said it was “a…


Turkey Plays Hardball on Sweden, Finland NATO Accession Bid

While Sweden and Finland both officially applied for NATO membership this week, longstanding alliance member Turkey still appears dead-set against the move, saying the two Nordic countries provide a “haven” to terrorist groups that threaten Turkey’s security. “We have told our allies that Turkey will say ‘no’ to Sweden and Finland joining NATO and we…