Costco shoppers recently faced an unwelcome surprise as the retail giant announced a fee hike for their US members. While price increases are never pleasant,

A Gold Star Costco membership costs $65 a year thanks to a recent fee hike on Sept. 1, while an Executive membership costs $130 a year. For some people, these fees aren't worth paying. But if you love shopping at Costco and go there often,

While higher fees aren't exactly something to celebrate, they also aren't a good reason to cancel your Costco membership. These hikes may be annoying, but they're relatively small increases on a monthly basis.