November 16, 2024

Year: 2023

 Apple Card’s Savings account by Goldman Sachs reaches over $10 billion in deposits

Apple Card’s Savings account by Goldman Sachs reaches over $10 billion in deposits

Today, Apple announced that Apple Card’s high-yield Savings account offered by Goldman Sachs has reached over $10 billion in deposits from users since launching in April.1 Savings enables Apple Card users to grow their Daily Cash rewards with a Savings account from Goldman Sachs, which offers a high-yield APY of 4.15 percent.2

“With each of the financial products we’ve introduced, we’ve sought to reinvent the category with our users’ financial health in mind. That was our goal with the launch of Apple Card four years ago, and it remained our guiding principle with the launch of Savings,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, Savings provides an easy way for users to save money every day, and we’re thrilled to see the excellent reception from customers both new and existing.”

Since the launch of Savings, 97 percent of Savings customers have chosen to have their Daily Cash automatically deposited into their account, enabling users to easily establish and continue cultivating healthy savings habits. There is no limit on how much Daily Cash users can earn, and to build on their savings even further, users can deposit additional funds into their Savings account through a linked bank account, or from their Apple Cash balance.3

The Savings account from Goldman Sachs builds on the financial health benefits that the award-winning Apple Card already offers. Built into Wallet on iPhone, Apple Card has transformed the credit card experience by simplifying the application process, eliminating all fees,4 encouraging users to pay less interest, providing the privacy and security users expect from Apple, and offering Daily Cash on every purchase.

“We are very pleased with the success of the Savings account as we continue to deliver seamless, valuable products to Apple Card customers, with a shared focus on creating a best-in-class customer experience that helps consumers lead healthier financial lives,” said Liz Martin, Goldman Sachs’s head of Enterprise Partnerships.

Users can easily set up and manage their Savings account directly from Apple Card in Wallet. To get started, after accessing Apple Card from the Wallet app, users can tap More, select Daily Cash, tap Set Up Savings, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Once set up, users will also have access to an easy-to-use Savings dashboard in Wallet where they can conveniently track their account balance and interest earned over time. Additionally, they can withdraw funds through the Savings dashboard by transferring them to a linked bank account or to their Apple Cash account.5

  1. Savings accounts are provided by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Member FDIC. Savings is available to Apple Card Owners and Co-Owners, subject to eligibility requirements.
  2. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 4.15 percent as of August 2, 2023. APY may change at any time. Maximum balance limits apply. Savings is available with iOS 16.4 and later.
  3. The Apple Cash card is issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC.
  4. Variable APRs for Apple Card range from 15.99 percent to 26.99 percent based on creditworthiness. Rates are as of June 1, 2023. Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.
  5. Transfer limits apply to Savings transfers to and from Apple Cash. See the Deposit Account Agreement for more information regarding transfer limits.

How to check/fix a SSD Drive

Here are some tips for fixing a solid state drive (SSD):

  • Run chkdsk: Open Command Prompt as administrator and run "chkdsk C: /f" to check for file system errors and fix them. Replace C: with the drive letter of your SSD.

  • Update SSD firmware: Check the manufacturer's website for any available firmware updates for your SSD and install them. Firmware updates can fix bugs and optimize performance.

  • Reset SSD to factory settings: Some SSDs have a secure erase feature that resets the drive to factory default settings. This erases all data but can fix performance issues.

  • Test with manufacturer diagnostic tool: SSD makers like Samsung, Crucial, etc. provide free diagnostic tools to test SSD health. Run the tool to check for errors.

  • Check cables/connections: Remove and reseat the SATA data and power cables connected to the SSD to ensure they're secure. Try a different SATA port or cable if possible.

  • Enable TRIM: Make sure TRIM is enabled in your OS for optimal SSD performance. TRIM clears unused data blocks on the drive.

  • Update SSD drivers: Install the latest drivers for your SSD if available to ensure compatibility with your system. Keep drivers up to date.

  • Clean install OS: As a last resort, do a clean install of your operating system on the SSD to rule out software issues. Backup data first.

If the drive is still having issues, it may be permanently damaged and need to be replaced. Always backup important data before working on an SSD.

Overstock.com buys Bed, Bath, ands Beyond

When you go to overstock.com, it now forwards the URL to bedbathandbeyound.com.  The company bought out the former Bed Bath and Beyond franchise for $21.5 million,

According to FoxBusiness.com:

Overstock.com, which acquired the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million, officially relaunched Tuesday as BedBathandBeyond.com in the United States, reviving what CEO Jonathan Johnson said is still an "iconic, beloved brand." 

According to Johnson, the revamped e-commerce site has 600,000 new products, many of them brand names in the kitchen, bed and bath categories, and they are less expensive than before.

Setting aside Bed, Bath & Beyond's financial troubles, Johnson saw tremendous potential in combining the best parts of the beleaguered company, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year after numerous failed turnaround plans, and Overstock to create an even better asset-light, e-commerce retailer with an expanded home furnishing and furniture assortment.

Johnson said suppliers are already "banging down the door" to do business with the company. 

 

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