TurboTax maker Intuit buys Credit Karma to corner personal financial data

Intuit wants to manage more of your financial data. The TurboTax developer has bought Credit Karma, best known for helping people track and control their credit, for $7.1 billion in cash and stock. It intends to use Credit Karma to craft a "personali...

FDA bans production, sale of fruit- and mint-flavored vape pods

Today, the FDA officially banned most fruit- and mint-flavored, cartridge-based vaping products. The new rules are yet another attempt to curb teen vaping. Companies that manufacture, sell and distribute such products have 30 days to comply.

A student’s guide to keeping track of your finances

For many students, their first year at college is the first time they'll be entirely responsible for their personal finances. Such independence can be stressful, but it doesn't need to be as long as you're savvy, organized and disciplined. And there...

Genesis unveils Mint concept EV for urban fashionistas

Automotive events can be... well weird. For example, the Mint EV concept car reveal from Genesis was a song and dance extravaganza coupled with a fashion show. The automaker said it had something to do with New York becoming the center of the fashion...

The Deals in Super Bowl 2019 Ads: PetComfort Pet Bowls, Mint Mobile, WeatherTech CupFone, Amazon Echo and Free Tacos


The best Super Bowl 2019 Ad based on USA Today's Ad Meter is the NFL 100 Super Bowl 2019 ad. It's a great ad, but it does not sell you something or offer you a deal. Now Scout, the Golden Retriever...

The Deals in Super Bowl 2019 Ads: PetComfort Pet Bowls, Mint Mobile, WeatherTech CupFone, Amazon Echo and Free Tacos


The best Super Bowl 2019 Ad based on USA Today's Ad Meter is the NFL 100 Super Bowl 2019 ad. It's a great ad, but it does not sell you something or offer you a deal. Now Scout, the Golden Retriever...