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CNET
23-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
I Know You Don't Want to Hear This, but It's Time to Start Your Holiday Savings. I'll Make It Easy for You
Getty Images/Viva Tung/CNET Can you believe we have only six months until Christmas? That can feel like plenty of time, especially when we haven't even started back-to-school shopping yet. But with stores starting holiday sales earlier and earlier, I want to be prepared. And with tariff uncertainty already raising prices, I want to be prepared so I don't overspend or turn to credit cards during the holiday season. So yes, I'm saving for "the most wonderful time of the year" now, and you should, too. Here's my holiday savings plan and where I'm stashing the money until I need it. How I'm saving for the holidays now Starting this week, I have an automatic transfer set to move $50 from my checking account to my high-yield savings account every time I get paid. Since I'm paid twice a month, that will add up to $550 by Dec. 1. By starting now, I'll also have a good amount saved if any deals or sales pop up sooner, like on Black Friday. If I buy a gift before I hit my $550 goal, I'll deduct it from my budget to avoid overspending. If you also want to plan ahead, figure out how much you can comfortably afford to move into a savings account each pay period. Even if you can afford only $25 a month, you'll still have $150 saved before the end of December. How a high-yield savings account makes it easy I'm keeping my holiday fund in my high-yield savings account. I use Ally Bank, which offers a 3.60% annual percentage yield, but any bank offering you over 3.5% APY will do. I won't earn much in six months by only depositing a couple of hundred dollars, but it's better than what I'd earn by letting it sit in a checking account or traditional savings account earning 0.02% APY at best. Ally's high-yield savings account also comes with two unique features that I love. First, it offers goal-tracking so I can see how close I am to reaching my holiday fund goal. And Ally's savings buckets help me keep my holiday fund separate from my emergency fund without opening a separate account. Interest and savings features aside, keeping this money in an account separate from my checking and everyday spending prevents me from accidentally dipping into it. If you struggle with impulse buying, keeping money that's earmarked for other goals separate can help eliminate this temptation. If you don't already have a high-yield savings account, check out CNET's recommendations. Look for an account with a competitive APY, no monthly fees and easy access so you can quickly transfer your funds.
Edinburgh Live
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
EastEnders fans think 'classic Linda Carter' is returning after spotting 'clue'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Soap enthusiasts are always on the edge of their seats for upcoming story arcs and twists, but EastEnders fans are especially thrilled with the recent glimpses of Linda Carter in upcoming episodes. They're exclaiming that "classic Linda is back" after spotting some spoiler stills and can hardly contain themselves over the anticipated drama. Kellie Bright's character, who arrived at Albert Square alongside her on-screen husband Mick Carter, portrayed by Danny Dyer, has been capturing hearts since December 2013. The Queen Vic's very own landlady seems poised for a nostalgic return to her famed ways in the show's imminently airing scenes, leaving fans beside themselves with excitement. Fans have been making their feelings known on X, previously referred to as Twitter, with one jubilant viewer posting: "NOBODY MOVE. MY FAVOURITE EVER LINDA HAIRSTYLE FROM 2013/14 IS BACK." This was swiftly followed by another, who recalled: "Her first appearance on the 19th December 2013. I cannot wait to see her back in this hairstyle - CLASSIC LINDA." The sharing of the news has sent waves through the EastEnders community. An excited fan commented: "OMG? Welcome back 2014 Linda." Another excitedly remarked: "Her hair is finally down!" And yet another shared: "Love how ever since she came back Linda has just been the oracle of wisdom and just essential to the community." Since making her much-anticipated return to Albert Square earlier this year after a stint in rehab, Linda has been a pillar of support in Walford. Last year, the show's audience saw the landlady suffer a heartbreaking relapse, drowning her sorrows in alcohol following Bernie Taylor (played by Clair Norris) accusing her of Keanu Taylor's (portrayed by Danny Walters) demise. The gripping Christmas 2023 storyline had viewers on the edge of their seats as Linda grappled with the repercussions of her actions. Come February, she made a triumphant return during the EastEnders' 40th anniversary, greeted by her near and dear ones despite initial challenges; notably, the Knights were still dealing with the aftermath of Cindy's dramatic Christmas Day incident. Linda's powerful journey into rehab was propelled by a specially devised episode that broke away from the usual format, portraying her haunting vision of her own demise, which was a pivotal moment that propelled her towards recovery. (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Her comeback signals a rebirth for the much-loved character, allowing her to offer aid and comfort to the residents of the square, reinstating her role in a capacity long missed. Though what lies ahead for Linda remains uncertain, enthusiasts of the show are full of hope. Having been embraced by fans for over a decade, the anticipation surrounding her future on EastEnders is palpable. Amid many reactions to her latest appearances, one fan took to social media to exclaim: "LINDA BERNADETTE CARTER. OUR KIND, CARING SUPPORTIVE QUEEN!" Others also praised Kellie Bright's portrayal, with one viewer tweeting: "Linda Carter in her Agony Aunt era. OBSESSED!" Another said: "I love how ever since she got back from rehab, she's been inserting herself into nearly every storyline, yet it never seems out of place or forced - truly the people's princess." A fellow soap enthusiast also shared: "Linda Carter changing her occupation every day has been the best thing to watch." EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer
The Independent
12-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Nasa captures new images of super-bright auroras on Jupiter
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the dazzling auroras of Jupiter, shining hundreds of times brighter than those on Earth. The breathtaking displays, captured on Christmas Day 2023, showcase the immense power of the solar system's largest planet. Similar to Earth's Northern Lights, Jupiter's auroras are created when high-energy particles from space collide with atoms of gas in the atmosphere near its magnetic poles. However, the intensity of Jupiter's auroras dwarfs those seen on Earth, according to an international team of scientists who analysed the images. This is not the first time the James Webb Space Telescope has provided stunning views of auroras in our solar system. The telescope previously captured the most detailed images yet of Neptune 's glowing auroras, decades after they were first faintly detected by the Voyager 2 spacecraft. 'Neptune has always been elusive," University of Reading planetary scientist Dr James O'Donoghue said at the time. Its auroras "had only been seen by Voyager, and we've been trying to see it again ever since'. Neptune's auroras occur near the mid-latitudes of the planet, not the polar regions, because of differences in its magnetic field, which determine the span of auroras, Dr O'Donoghue said. The researchers also revealed that Neptune's atmosphere has cooled significantly since the 1980s, which may have somewhat dimmed the light of the auroras.
BreakingNews.ie
12-05-2025
- Science
- BreakingNews.ie
Bright auroras on Jupiter captured by Webb Space Telescope
Jupiter's dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal. The solar system's largest planet displays striking dancing lights when high-energy particles from space collide with atoms of gas in the atmosphere near its magnetic poles, similar to the way the northern lights are triggered on Earth. Advertisement New details of the auroras on Jupiter captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (Nasa/AP) But Jupiter's version has much greater intensity, according to an international team of scientists who analysed the photos from Webb taken at Christmas in 2023. Webb previously captured Neptune's glowing auroras in the best detail yet, many decades after they were first faintly detected during a flyby of the Voyager 2 spacecraft.
The Independent
12-05-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Bright auroras on Jupiter are captured by Webb Space Telescope
Jupiter 's dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal. The solar system's largest planet displays striking dancing lights when high-energy particles from space collide with atoms of gas in the atmosphere near its magnetic poles, similar to how the northern lights are triggered on Earth. But Jupiter's version has much greater intensity, according to an international team of scientists who analyzed the photos from Webb taken on Christmas in 2023. Webb previously captured Neptune 's glowing auroras in the best detail yet, many decades after they were first faintly detected during a flyby of the Voyager 2 spacecraft. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
