Author: Karla Bowsher
Before becoming managing editor of Money Talks News, I covered both personal and public finance.
I've worked for a top 50 major metro daily and a community newspaper as well as a nonprofit investigative publication. I’ve won state and national awards for my investigative reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and multiple state press associations.
Before journalism, I worked in health care for the better part of a decade.
When I’m not editing, writing, reading or sleeping, I’m growing obscure tropical vegetables. During tax season, I serve as an IRS-certified volunteer tax return preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
2 New Laws Will Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs
Karla Bowsher on October 6, 2018
Your pharmacist will soon be able to let you in on a secret way to save money on medications.
Consumers Say These Are the 3 Best Online Banks
Karla Bowsher on October 6, 2018
Internet banks tend to offer better interest rates than traditional banks. These three also earned high marks for customer satisfaction.
These 65 Stores to Close on Thanksgiving Day
Karla Bowsher on October 5, 2018
Dozens of chains will close on Turkey Day. Here’s what you need to know about shopping on Thanksgiving.
Viewers Say This Is the Best TV Service for the Money
Karla Bowsher on October 3, 2018
A new study reveals which TV providers offer the most value in the eyes of consumers. Does your TV service measure up?
3 Ways Retirees Can Cash In on Their Growing Home Equity
Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2018
Homeowners ages 62 and older are enjoying newfound wealth due to rising home prices. Here’s how to convert home equity into cash for retirement.
A Big Change to a Popular Medicare Option Might Increase Your Costs
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2018
The countdown has begun to a change that will affect current and future Medicare policyholders. Find out what to do now to make sure you have the right coverage.
9 Simple Steps That Help Ward Off Dementia
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2018
Making lifestyle changes offers a relatively simple and inexpensive way to avoid the high costs of developing dementia, a brain disorder whose causes include Alzheimer’s disease.
Warren Buffett’s Sane and Simple Retirement Investing Plan
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2018
This CEO and investor extraordinaire is one of the richest people alive — and he’s giving away his investment secrets.
4 Ways to Better Protect Your Personal Data on Facebook
Karla Bowsher on September 28, 2018
Facebook announced today that a security flaw allowed hackers to potentially control up to 50 million accounts. Here’s how to protect yours.
Should Your Credit Card Retire When You Do?
Karla Bowsher on September 28, 2018
Using credit cards in retirement can give you a surprising number of financial options during your golden years.
The Fed Hikes Rates — Here’s How Much More You Can Earn on Your Money
Karla Bowsher on September 26, 2018
Increasing the interest rate on your savings means generating more cash with little work. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck today.
2 Reasons Women Should Not Retire With Their Spouses
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2018
Retirement can be a lot more expensive for a wife who enters her golden years at the same time as her husband. Here’s the solution.
4 Places to Look for Pension Money You Have Forgotten
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2018
Many Americans don’t realize they are owed pension benefits from past employers. Here’s how to find out if you are among them.
This Flight Attendant Hack Banishes Nasty Bathroom Smells
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2018
This trick requires only one thing, which you probably already have at home.
Monday Only: Earn 10 Percent Cash Back by Shopping Online
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2018
Want a head start on your holiday gift list? Need to book a vacation? Got any other manner of shopping to do? It will cost you less today.
3 Universal Money Lessons From a 29-Year-Old Millionaire Retiree
Karla Bowsher on September 22, 2018
Here’s what everyone should take away from the story of a woman who retired with $2.25 million before age 30.
Millions Earn an Extra $700 a Month — So Can You
Karla Bowsher on September 21, 2018
There are more ways than ever to bring in extra money and supplement your primary paycheck. Are you passing up these opportunities?
Find Out How Your 401(k) Savings Stack Up Against Others Your Age
Karla Bowsher on September 19, 2018
Ever wonder how much money other people your age have amassed for retirement? Here’s your answer.
This Type of Worker Is the Happiest of All
Karla Bowsher on September 19, 2018
Here’s what the most content workers in America have in common — and how you can benefit from it, too.
This Credit Card Perk Is Vanishing: Here’s How You Can Still Get It Free
Karla Bowsher on September 17, 2018
Credit card benefits like this can put a lot of money back in your pocket. Here’s how to cash in even if your card discontinues the perk.
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