The Daily Money: A treat from Apple for Halloween

Apple announced a product showcase the night before Halloween. Expected to make an appearance are new Macs. Also, is now the time to buy I bonds?

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Tue Oct 24 2023 Trick or treat? If you're a Mac lover, most likely the latter. Apple on Tuesday announced a product showcase taking place the night before Halloween. The online event taking place Oct. 30 is dubbed "Scary Fast" which could be a reference to the new M3 Mac chip which is supposed to boost the performance of its computers. Also widely expected to make an appearance are new Mac computers. The presentation is likely to be the last of the year for Apple. The event is slated to take place on the company's website and on video platforms like YouTube at 5 p.m. PST, an unusual nighttime booking for Apple. Apple CEO Tim Cook was shocked to see an original Macintosh Classic at a store opening as he greeted customers at the opening of the first store in India on April 18. USA Today Is it time to buy I Bonds? Spoiler alert: There's no rush, Susan Tompor reports. The current rate on an I Bond bought from May through October is 4.3%. That includes a key fixed rate of 0.9% for I Bonds bought through October — and an annualized inflation-adjusted rate of 3.38% that is added on top of the fixed rate. Based on the latest inflation data announced on Oct. 12, the inflation-linked rate for I Bonds is expected to be 3.94%, according to Ken Tumin, who founded  DepositAccounts in 2009, which is now part of LendingTree. The site tracks and compares bank rates. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 How long before a phone is outdated? Here's how to find your smartphone's expiration date Is California censoring Elon Musk's X? What lawsuit could mean for social media regulation. King of the entertainment ring: Bad Bunny now a playable character in WWE 2K23 video game 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 Ever heard of ghost kitchens? These virtual restaurants are changing the delivery industry Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Today's stock market news: Wall Street wobbles to a mixed close Monday Rapidly rising yields in the bond market have been pressuring stock prices since the summer, and they seemed set to climb further. READ MORE Advertisement You can get Dave's Hot Chicken for free on Drake's birthday If you visit a participating Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant on Tuesday, Oct. 24 you can leave with a free chicken slider or tender on Drake. READ MORE Does 'wealthy' have a number? 5 answers for what that means in America Wealth means different things to different Americans. We'll look at five numbers that define wealth in recent surveys and studies. READ MORE How 1 in 4 couples is giving up 'free money' in their 401 (k) plans One in four married couples leaves valuable retirement funds on the table by failing to claim employer matches in their 401 (k) plans, a study finds. READ MORE Here's how to get free fries at McDonald's every Friday in 2023 You can claim your free fries on Friday through the end of 2023 by making a minimum $1 purchase on the McDonald's app. READ MORE Chevron buys Hess Corporation for $53 billion in another oil acquisition The independent energy company Hess Corporation will be purchased by oil and gas giant Chevron for $53 billion, the companies announced Monday. READ MORE Tesla and Ford among 120,000 vehicles recalled: Check here Ford had several recent recalls including Mustang Mach-E, Lightning pickups and Explorers. There was a small recall of 13 2023 Toyota 4Runner SUVs. READ MORE Texas says social media censors too much. California claims the opposite. The dichotomy between blue and red states – in essence California vs. Florida and Texas – has played out in many arenas on many specific issues. READ MORE How these drivers really earn tax breaks PHEVs are the best emissions-saving technology for many drivers, especially in these early days of the transition to fully electric vehicles. READ MORE Your smartphone has an expiration date. Here's how to find it. The average lifespan of smartphones is around 2.5 years. Bigger brands like Apple and Samsung tend to have longer lifespans than smaller companies READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback