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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
News Media Group Partners with Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge to Launch Aiper Day Pool Savings Campaign
Nationwide Media Tour Highlights Aiper's Scuba X1 Pro Max and Unbeatable Summer Pool Tech Deals West Palm Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - As the summer pool season heats up, News Media Group, Inc. partnered with Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge and Aiper, the pioneer of cordless, robotic pool cleaners. This collaboration featured a nationwide media tour spotlighting "Aiper Day," one of the brand's biggest sales of the year, running now until the end of June. Cannot view this video? Visit: Trae Bodge featured Aiper's flagship product, the Scuba X1 Pro Max, an all-in-one cordless robotic cleaner that effortlessly scrubs pool floors, walls, waterlines, and even skims the surface, helping consumers save significant time on maintenance. Among all the pool tech deals, the tour emphasized the $600 savings on the Scuba X1 Pro Max during Aiper Day, along with even more saving opportunities to bundle it with Aiper's HydroComm Pro for enhanced underwater communication, water quality monitoring, and app control, offering pool owners premium tech at an exceptional value. Pool owners can find out more about Aiper Day sales by visiting the website
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
News Media Group Partners with Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge to Launch Aiper Day Pool Savings Campaign
Nationwide Media Tour Highlights Aiper's Scuba X1 Pro Max and Unbeatable Summer Pool Tech Deals West Palm Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - As the summer pool season heats up, News Media Group, Inc. partnered with Smart Shopping Expert Trae Bodge and Aiper, the pioneer of cordless, robotic pool cleaners. This collaboration featured a nationwide media tour spotlighting 'Aiper Day,' one of the brand's biggest sales of the year, running now until the end of June. [ This video cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Cannot view this video? Visit: Trae Bodge featured Aiper's flagship product, the Scuba X1 Pro Max, an all-in-one cordless robotic cleaner that effortlessly scrubs pool floors, walls, waterlines, and even skims the surface, helping consumers save significant time on maintenance. Among all the pool tech deals, the tour emphasized the $600 savings on the Scuba X1 Pro Max during Aiper Day, along with even more saving opportunities to bundle it with Aiper's HydroComm Pro for enhanced underwater communication, water quality monitoring, and app control, offering pool owners premium tech at an exceptional value. Pool owners can find out more about Aiper Day sales by visiting the website Media Contact Details: Karl Wayne Executive Producer/Partner News Media Group, Inc. [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
How you can protect your wallet amid potential price increases
With all of the talk about tariffs and prices climbing, many find themselves looking for ways to save and ways to protect themselves against seemingly unpredictable tariffs. The answer is yes, but you have to be smart about it. From sea to shining sea, we, the buyers of all things, are concerned. "There's a recent AARP poll that found that 73% are worried that prices are rising faster than their own income," said professional shopping expert Trae Bodge. While some of the bigger, headline-grabbing tariffs have been delayed, there's still a general 10% baseline tariff across the board, which is causing higher prices for groceries, appliances, and other goods. For Bodge, she is advising people to practice what she calls "saving tactics." "Using deal sites, looking for coupons, cashback offers, waiting for retailer sales, make sure that you're paying with the right credit cards, so you can utilize points or earn points," she explained. "Also, use your memberships. Look for those available discounts that can be applied to what you need to buy." While some purchases can be put on hold, others are teetering on the tariffs' edge. "I'm starting to see prices go up on things like appliances, cars, and more," Bodge said. When it comes to those big-ticket items, there will be more savings if you act quickly, according to Bodge. "If a price is going to go up, for example, 10% on something, 10% on a $1,000 washer or dryer, is a much bigger deal than 10% on an avocado," she said. She added that along with Fourth of July deals, right on the heels of those sales, will be Amazon Prime Day, which also leads to other competitive sales. That's when you can look for sales on those big-ticket items. Finally, if you're looking for a vacation but your budget is tight, consider a road trip. "We live in a fantastic country with so many beautiful options," she said. When you take that road trip, use your card benefits and memberships to find discounts. The one thing she made sure to emphasize is that you can't just ignore this and hope it will all just go away. Planning is the only defense.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Bills Boomers Prioritize Paying on Time — and 4 They Admit Paying Late
Most boomers aren't stressing about being able to pay all of their bills in a timely manner. According to a recent Bread Financial report, when asked how confident they were that they would be able to pay all of their bills for the following month on time, 57% of boomers said they are very confident and an additional 32% said they were fairly confident. Find Out: Read Next: However, there are certain bills boomers will prioritize paying over others. Here's a look at the bills boomers always pay on time — and the ones they admit to lagging behind on sometimes. The Bread Financial survey asked Americans which bills they prioritize to make sure they get paid on time. Among boomers, the three bills they always prioritize are utilities (68%), rent or mortgage (55%) and credit cards (50%). While, ideally, boomers will pay all of their bills on time, it's important to know how to prioritize bills if you're coming up short one month. 'If you have to choose, always prioritize bills related to things that keep you safe and allow you to function in the world, like shelter, healthcare and transportation,' said Trae Bodge, personal finance expert and founder of True Trae. 'Then, focus on higher-interest bills.' You should also prioritize bills that impact your credit score. 'Mortgages, credit card bills and student loans are among the most important to pay on time because these can negatively impact your credit score when paid late,' said Andrea Woroch, a budgeting expert. Based on this logic, boomers might not need to prioritize paying utility bills as much as they do. 'While you should pay all bills on time, most utility companies and service providers don't report late payments to credit reporting agencies,' Woroch said. Check Out: Less than half of boomers said they prioritized paying the following bills on time: insurance (43%), medical bills (20%), car payments (17%), subscriptions and streaming services (7%), and student loans (1%). 'Some bills you can get away with being a little late, like insurance and utilities, but if you are too late you end up accruing penalties or experiencing a service disruption,' Bodge said. Americans of all ages should make an effort to pay all bills on time to avoid late fees, service disruptions and dings to their credit scores — but it isn't always easy to actually make this happen. Here are a few expert-approved tips to help you get your bill paying habits on track: Put bills on autopay. 'Then, to ensure you have the funds available, set calendar alerts several days ahead of time in case you need to transfer money from one account to the other,' Bodge said. Consolidate bills where possible. 'Something else to consider is having fewer bills to pay,' Bodge said. 'If you have five-plus credit cards, think about keeping two to three in your wallet and that's it. That way, you have fewer bills to juggle.' Always pay at least the minimum amount. If you can't pay all of your bills in full, make sure you are at least making minimum payments in a timely manner. 'Set up autopay even if it's just for the minimum amount,' Woroch said. 'You can always pay extra to a credit card bill or make an extra principal payment to your mortgage loan at a later time.' More From GOBankingRates 10 Unreliable SUVs To Stay Away From Buying This article originally appeared on 3 Bills Boomers Prioritize Paying on Time — and 4 They Admit Paying Late Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Much Cash Does Each Generation Have in Their Emergency Funds?
One of the fundamental teachings of personal finance is to have an emergency fund stashed with three to six months' worth of living expenses. This fund is there to get you through unexpected monetary challenges, such as a job loss or an emergency medical expense, and can protect you from having to take on debt. Be Prepared: Read Next: Yet, not all Americans have one — and even those who do might not have enough in it. According to a recent Bread Financial report, the likelihood of having a sufficient emergency fund varies by generation. Here's a look at how much Americans in each generation have in their emergency funds. Baby boomers are the most likely to have sufficient emergency savings, the Bread Financial report found. One-fifth of all boomers (20%) have three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund and 33% have more than six months. They're also the least likely of the generations to have no emergency fund (30%) or less than three months of expenses in their fund (16%). Among Gen X, 39% have no emergency fund, 26% have three to six months' worth of expenses, 19% have less than three months and 16% have more than six months. They're the generation most likely to have no emergency fund at all. Millennials are the next most-likely to lack an emergency fund — 37% admit they have nothing saved for an emergency. On the plus side, a little short of half of all millennials do have sufficient emergency savings — 27% have three to six months saved and 13% have more than six months. An additional 22% have an emergency fund, but it has less than three months' worth of expenses in it. Although Gen Z has had the least time to build their emergency funds, they're faring relatively well. Nearly one-third (29%) have three to six months saved and 14% have more than six months. Twenty-two percent have less than three months saved, and 36% don't have an emergency fund. Explore More: As the report shows, the baby boomer generation — now ages 61 to 79 — are the most likely to have a fully funded emergency fund. There are several reasons for this. 'Boomers tend to be more mature and stable,' said Trae Bodge, personal finance expert and founder of True Trae. 'They've made their mistakes, but now they are close to retirement and less likely to play fast and loose with their money. Younger people can take more risks.' Younger generations have also had to deal with more financial hardships during their early earning years. 'Younger generations have endured a series of economic struggles, all while living and housing costs have soared, making it harder to save,' said Andrea Woroch, a money-saving expert. 'Boomers have had more time to save before a series of economic struggles ensued. 'Not to mention, boomers are also at an age where they may have paid off their mortgage and/or no longer have children living at home, reducing the total amount of monthly spending, which allows them to save more.' While three to six months of expenses is the typical guideline for emergency funds, some experts believe six months should be the goal for members of all generations. 'At least six months of expenses is a good target,' Bodge said. 'The hope is that in six months, you'll be able to right the ship after a job loss, illness or unexpected expense.' Woroch also believes that six months should be the goal. To come up with your ideal number, start making a list of all of your necessary living expenses. 'You also want to think about some of those wants that you may not want to live without when dealing with a financial emergency,' she said. 'This could be a gym membership to ensure you can stay healthy and boost your mood during a tough time, or even hair care services to keep up with your appearance for future job interviews. Build in these expenses into your monthly savings goal.' More From GOBankingRates 4 Housing Markets That Have Plummeted in Value Over the Past 5 Years This article originally appeared on How Much Cash Does Each Generation Have in Their Emergency Funds? Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
