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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Money saving tips: 7 ways to boost your bank account
(WSPA) – How much are you really paying for groceries and streaming services each month? Answering those two questions could get you on the road to bettering financial footing. 7NEWS Here to Help talked to financial experts and savvy parents about what we can all do to beef up our savings. If necessity is the mother of invention, mom-of-three Stephanie Lewis has certainly come up with some creative ways to save for her family. The Duncan, S.C. mother said the biggest savings have been slashing that grocery bill. 'I can get my cart full and not even spend $100, where if I go to the big chain stores, a couple of bags and you're at $100,' Lewis said. Lewis shops at ALDI, so 7NEWS did some price comparisons. First, like any grocery store, the true savings is buying the store brand. For instance, 'Fruit Round' cereal is more than three dollars cheaper than the brand name 'Fruit Loops,' plus it doesn't have food dye or high fructose corn syrup. ALDI even has taste testers to make sure it makes the grade. And when comparing items with other stores, there are notable savings. On the day we were there, cotton candy grapes were selling for $1.10 cheaper per pound than Publix, grassfed 93% lean beef was $1.50 cheaper than Walmart, and the Organic milk was $1.60 cheaper than Target's equivalent. A recent report by ALDI compared its private label pricing to other store brands and found that a family of four can save nearly $2,000 a year. When it comes to the more expensive brand-name products, the savings jump to nearly $4,000. The point is, shoppers like Jeff Schlaudt said, when you choose to buy your groceries at places that offer better pricing, you notice a difference. 'Yeah, it definitely saves us a lot of money. We want to eat that way, organic and healthy no matter where we shop so having that option here for much lower prices is a game changer,' Schlaudt said. If you want to save money too, tally up what you spend on groceries per week, and do an experiment on how much you would save at a less costly store. For the most success, be willing to bring your own bags, ALDI does not provide them for free, and be open to buying off-label brands. Of course, Lewis has other saving tricks up her sleeve, like avoiding the cost of too many streaming services. To do that, she rotates between them so she's only paying for one or two at a time. 'Catch up on some TV shows, and then at the end of 6 months have a reminder on your phone, cancel, try something new and it saves you a lot of money,' Lewis said. As for paying down debt, 7NEWS checked in with Gina Zakaria, who has achieved Instagram fame as 'The Saving Whiz' for paying off more than $100,000 in credit card debt over 5 said to start, transfer balances to cards that offer 0% APR she said to follow a 'reverse budget,' where you pay off a portion of the debt first each month and limit remaining expenses to what's ask your creditors to work with you.'We were able to negotiate those rates down a little bit; a lot of people don't realize that banks actually want to work with you,' Zakaria said. Now more than ever, there are also ample side gigs that can bring in extra income, from Uber drivers to Instacart shoppers. The Espositos, who are retired, supplement their income by taking on a tenant. 'We rent an apartment that my husband built, a detached garage, and we rent it to traveling nurses,' Klare Esposito said. As for your investments, financial advisor Becca Mathis said, make your savings count by storing emergency funds in a high-yield savings account that earns around 5% interest. She also said to avoid knee-jerk reactions when it comes to your portfolio, including your 401(k). 'When the market is down, sometimes people want to get out. It's scary when you see your investments declining. But if you choose to move out at the botto,m you are more than likely going to miss out on the recovery,' said Mathis. She also advised that if you want to save more, don't fall into spending pitfalls. 'I think in today's social media world, it's very easy to get caught up and always want more,' Mathis said. Back at the store, Lewis doesn't just stick to a budget with food. Instead of doing back-to-school shopping before school, she buys supplies and her kids' clothes mainly when sales hit at the end of each season. 'They've got them 75% off, grab it stick it in the closet and it's great for next season,' she said with a smile. Finally, one surefire way to prevent major money problems is to make building an emergency fund a priority. It's wise to have 3-6 months' worth of expenses saved up so that you don't have to use a credit card or other high-interest loans if your car breaks down or you run into another financial problem. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe reopens with £4.5million revamp to be unveiled in weeks
A SEAFRONT lido named one of the best in Europe has reopened for summer - with its huge revamp set to be unveiled in weeks. 4 Tinside Lido by the Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, Devon Credit: Alamy 4 Tinside Lido and the Colonnade at Plymouth Hoe in Devon, pictured 2010 Credit: Alamy 4 The entrance to Tinside Lido outdoor seawater swimming pool at Plymouth Hoe Credit: Alamy Work to redo two derelict buildings attached to the lido, meanwhile, will finish in June. The plans are set to turn the buildings into a multi-use public space, with a terrace that overlooks the main pool. It includes new seating and a coffee pod which will also sell ice creams and snacks. Boasting of "breathtaking The website reads: "Make a splash at Tinside Lido as we celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday 24th May 2025! "Dive into the iconic 1935 art-deco outdoor saltwater pool, set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. "Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe on the spacious sun deck, or relax with a coffee and ice cream from the café, Tinside offers the perfect seaside escape for all ages. "Enjoy a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Europe's top outdoor pools. Book your swim in advance and be part of this unforgettable summer season!" Most read in Travel Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said they are looking to host more events. These include yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing activities. She called the lido "iconic" and said there will be a number of upcoming events planned, the One exciting activity locals may want to add to their diaries is the summer solstice event on June 21. This will open at 4:30am for swimmers who want to watch the sunrise. The renovation is part of a £12million renovation from the National Lottery heritage Fund to upgrade the seafront. The lido first opened in 1935, celebrating its 90th birthday this year. It was reopened in 2003, and visitors have since raved about the experience. It is £6.30 per person and £5.00 per child for Plymouth locals. Read more on the Irish Sun For visitors, it is £10.00 per person and £8.00 per child. It comes after Thames Lido in 4 Tinside Lido at Plymouth Hoe, Devon Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe reopens with £4.5million revamp to be unveiled in weeks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SEAFRONT lido named one of the best in Europe has reopened for summer - with its huge revamp set to be unveiled in weeks. Plymouth's Tinside Lido, which is undergoing a £4.5million refurbishment, opened to swimmers this weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tinside Lido by the Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, Devon Credit: Alamy 4 Tinside Lido and the Colonnade at Plymouth Hoe in Devon, pictured 2010 Credit: Alamy 4 The entrance to Tinside Lido outdoor seawater swimming pool at Plymouth Hoe Credit: Alamy Work to redo two derelict buildings attached to the lido, meanwhile, will finish in June. The plans are set to turn the buildings into a multi-use public space, with a terrace that overlooks the main pool. It includes new seating and a coffee pod which will also sell ice creams and snacks. Boasting of "breathtaking coastal views", there will also be a community space that can be used for weddings, conferences and other group activities. The website reads: "Make a splash at Tinside Lido as we celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday 24th May 2025! "Dive into the iconic 1935 art-deco outdoor saltwater pool, set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. "Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe on the spacious sun deck, or relax with a coffee and ice cream from the café, Tinside offers the perfect seaside escape for all ages. "Enjoy a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Europe's top outdoor pools. Book your swim in advance and be part of this unforgettable summer season!" Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said they are looking to host more events. These include yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing activities. She called the lido "iconic" and said there will be a number of upcoming events planned, the BBC reported. One exciting activity locals may want to add to their diaries is the summer solstice event on June 21. This will open at 4:30am for swimmers who want to watch the sunrise. The renovation is part of a £12million renovation from the National Lottery heritage Fund to upgrade the seafront. The lido first opened in 1935, celebrating its 90th birthday this year. It has been named as one of the best in Europe, but has been closed for a number of periods and left abandoned. It was reopened in 2003, and visitors have since raved about the experience. It is £6.30 per person and £5.00 per child for Plymouth locals. For visitors, it is £10.00 per person and £8.00 per child. It comes after Thames Lido in Reading is said to feel more like being in the Mediterranean after it underwent a multi-million pound renovation.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe reopens with £4.5million revamp to be unveiled in weeks
A SEAFRONT lido named one of the best in Europe has reopened for summer - with its huge revamp set to be unveiled in weeks. Plymouth's Tinside Lido, which is undergoing a £4.5million refurbishment, opened to swimmers this weekend. 4 4 4 Work to redo two derelict buildings attached to the lido, meanwhile, will finish in June. The plans are set to turn the buildings into a multi-use public space, with a terrace that overlooks the main pool. It includes new seating and a coffee pod which will also sell ice creams and snacks. Boasting of "breathtaking coastal views", there will also be a community space that can be used for weddings, conferences and other group activities. The website reads: "Make a splash at Tinside Lido as we celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday 24th May 2025! "Dive into the iconic 1935 art-deco outdoor saltwater pool, set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. "Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe on the spacious sun deck, or relax with a coffee and ice cream from the café, Tinside offers the perfect seaside escape for all ages. "Enjoy a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Europe's top outdoor pools. Book your swim in advance and be part of this unforgettable summer season!" Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said they are looking to host more events. These include yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing activities. She called the lido "iconic" and said there will be a number of upcoming events planned, the BBC reported. One exciting activity locals may want to add to their diaries is the summer solstice event on June 21. This will open at 4:30am for swimmers who want to watch the sunrise. The renovation is part of a £12million renovation from the National Lottery heritage Fund to upgrade the seafront. The lido first opened in 1935, celebrating its 90th birthday this year. It has been named as one of the best in Europe, but has been closed for a number of periods and left abandoned. It was reopened in 2003, and visitors have since raved about the experience. It is £6.30 per person and £5.00 per child for Plymouth locals. For visitors, it is £10.00 per person and £8.00 per child. It comes after Thames Lido in Reading is said to feel more like being in the Mediterranean after it underwent a multi-million pound renovation. 4
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Tinside Lido's £4.5m revamp work nears end as pool reopens
Refurbishment work to transform Plymouth's Tinside Lido is nearing the end, a spokesperson has confirmed. Stephanie Lewis, head of business and commercial development at Plymouth Leisure Active, said the £4.5m revamp to two derelict buildings at the site would be completed by the end of June. She said the project would transform the buildings into a multi-use space, offering a coffee pod and an area for hosting events such as weddings and comes as Tinside Lido reopens for the summer at 10:00 BST, after an eight-month seasonal closure. "We're really, really excited to welcome people back after a really long eight months," she Lewis said early morning and late evening swims would return for said the refurbishment work to the buildings, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Youth Investment Fund, UK Government and Plymouth City Council, began in April 2024."We have taken the two almost derelict buildings and turned them into a multi-use event space," she added."We have the sun terrace that overlooks the main pool and that has been turned into a public space with fantastic new seating and a coffee pod, which will serve coffee, ice creams, snacks and light bites." 'Tinside Lido is iconic' She explained: "Underneath the sun terrace, within the main building, what was a derelict old changing room has been changed into a multi-use event space."This can be hosted for weddings, conferences, community groups can come in to use the facilities for a multitude of different events." In addition to swimming, Ms Lewis said the site would be introducing a number of activities including yoga, Tai Chi and other health and wellbeing events."Any investment into Plymouth is fantastic," she added. "Tinside Lido is iconic but we just want it to be more than a picture on a poster."Our goal is to ensure it continues to thrive, adapt and be accessible for all generations to connect and feel engaged."She said a number of events were planned throughout the summer, including its summer solstice event on 21 June, which would open at 04:30 BST to swimmers who want to watch the sunrise.
