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Deal of the Day: You can now get the premium Sam’s Club membership — which offers free shipping and additional discounts on prescription drugs — for $50 a year

Deal of the Day: You can now get the premium Sam’s Club membership — which offers free shipping and additional discounts on prescription drugs — for $50 a year

If you don’t plan to shop at Sam’s Club often — or even online since the free shipping is a big perk — this may not be the deal for you.

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If you buy a lot of household items in bulk or are looking for cheaper gas, a Sam’s Club membership may be something you’re considering. So we’re highlighting this deal: Sam’s Club has partnered with StackSocial to offer its Sam’s Club Plus membership — which is the warehouse club’s premium membership offering (see below for details) for $50 (it is usually $100). This premium version of Sam’s Club membership is cheaper than Costco’s standard offering (its basic membership is $60 a year), but it’s not the right option for everyone. The pros of a Sam’s Club Plus membership: Generally, the savings at warehouse clubs can be worth it particularly for those who buy in bulk, fill up their car with gas there, or make large individual purchases like electronics or tires or electronics, a U.S. News analysis reveals. With a regular membership — which you can get right now for $15 via StackSocial — you can access those discounts plus, add one member of their household for free and shop online at SamsClub.com. With a Sam’s Club Plus membership, you get all of that but also the added benefits of free shipping and curbside pickup, over 600 generics at the pharmacy for $4 and 20% a pair of eyeglasses and free shipping on contact lenses. You can also earn back 2% cash back per year on qualifying purchases.  Is a Sam’s Club Plus membership worth it? Our take? Maybe not without the deal. But considering that you can get a few added benefits for shelling out around the same price of a standard membership? We vote yes. That said, if you don’t plan to shop at Sam’s Club often — or even online since the free shipping is a big perk — this may not be the deal for you. “To make back your $100 membership fee, you’ll have to spend at least $5,000 throughout the year,” says Wirecutter. But again, you’re paying half of that, so that’s something to keep in mind.  SlickDeals highlights this key perk of a Sam’s Club Plus for early birds as well: “You can shop up to three hours before other shoppers. Plus members get access to the store starting at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. It’s a great option for early risers or those who like to shop before work,” the reviewer notes. How this deal works: Once you order your Sam’s Club Plus membership from StackSocial through this link, you will receive a redemption code via email that allows you to access your Sam’s Club Plus membership. There is sometimes a short delay in receiving the code, as StackSocial verifies that the order is legitimate. If you have any issues or questions, you can immediately reach out to StackSocial customer support via this link. LEARN MORE: Sam’s Club has partnered with StackSocial to get you the maximum benefits of a Sam’s Club Plus membership for $50 About this column: Since you’re here, let me introduce myself: I’m Maddy Perkins, deputy commerce editor for MarketWatch Picks. I’m a big online shopper who loves to hunt down savings — particularly when it comes to cool kitchen gadgets, electronics, fashion and beauty products. I’ll be here a few times a week to share the best deals I can find online with you. Have anything you’d like me to hunt down? Write me at [email protected]. Cheers!

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3 ways golf fans can stream the 2022 Masters (psst: we found some free trial offers)

3 ways golf fans can stream the 2022 Masters (psst: we found some free trial offers)

The best of the best in golf are set to compete in a week, and it is must-see television for golf fans. Here are all of the ways you can tune in if you cut the cord.

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There are very few sporting events that compare to Masters Tournament week. Some of the best golfers in the world will congregate in Augusta, Georgia for the 86th edition of the tournament on April 7-10. All eyes will be on whether Tiger Woods will make his return to action after he badly injured his right leg in a car wreck last year. His last appearance in a PGA Tour event was the 2020 Masters but he reportedly played a full 18 holes at Augusta this week.  While Woods’ potential appearance at the Masters will dominate headlines, the intrigue with the rest of the group remains high. Dustin Johnson is looking to repeat his dominant performance at Augusta last year where he won by five strokes (though he has been less consistent this year). Jon Rahm has the best betting odds of winning the tournament, while Jordan Spieth will try to keep his momentum going after winning the Texas Open last week. Here are all of the ways you can tune in if you cut the cord.  Budget option for sports fans: ESPN+ for $6.99 per month $6.99 per month, $69.99 for the year (no free trial); cancel anytime If you are trying to watch the Masters this weekend without any long-term commitment, ESPN+ is the package for you. For less than $10 a month, you can stream the Masters on your phone, tablet or TV via the ESPN app. Not only does ESPN+ let you tune in live to all the action in Augusta, it puts all of the past events it broadcast into its on demand library. If you are watching the kids or bogged down with work, you can go back and watch any rounds you might have missed in its “past events” section when you get downtime.  The best part of ESPN+’s vast library is that it has one-hour summaries of every Masters from the last 60 years. You can watch each past winner go through their four-day odyssey trying to conquer one of the hardest greens the country has to offer. From watching Jack Nicklaus dominate in the 1960s to witnessing Woods at his peak, most of the iconic past performances at the Masters are available to you on ESPN+.

Paramount+, now with one-week free trial $9.99 per month (premium plan), $99.99 per year (one week free trial); cancel anytime Paramount+’s premium plan gives you access to CBS’ live programming — meaning you can tune into the Masters throughout the entire event. The interface is comparable to YouTube TV and Netflix and is easy to navigate. While its overall programming isn’t sports heavy, the Paramount+ library also offers most of its parent company’s shows (NCIS, Star Trek and Survivor to name a few).  The free trial allows you to experiment for one week leading up to the Masters to see if it is the right fit. This might be the package for you if you enjoy NFL and the UEFA Champions League, as both leagues are available to stream on Paramount+ .

FuboTV, now with one-week free trial $69.99 per month for Pro Plan (one week free trial); cancel anytime For an event like the Masters, FuboTV is another option for you if you want access to ESPN and CBS. On the Pro Plan, 10 people can watch on your account at once, which makes the up to 1,000 hours of DVR space useful. The package includes NBC, CBS, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN 2 and more.  If you don’t want any extra features (like ESPN+ provides) and just want to watch the Masters from home, using FuboTV’s free trial might be the best option for you heading into next weekend. It is easy to use and essentially is a more advanced version of cable. 

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