Author: Karla Bowsher
Social Security Checks To See a Modest Increase in 2024
Karla Bowsher on December 30, 2023
It’s the third-largest inflation adjustment in a decade, yet it’s sure to disappoint retirees struggling with still-rising prices.
14 Financial Dates and Deadlines in January 2024
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
8 Grocery Store Prices That Keep on Climbing
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2023
In a single month, these foods saw price hikes that were more than 10 times higher than the inflation rate for groceries as a whole.
Retirees Who Miss This IRS Deadline Risk a Hefty Penalty
Karla Bowsher on December 18, 2023
The fine is actually smaller than it used it be, but it could still amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
IRS Raises Business Mileage Rate — but Cuts 2 Other Rates
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2023
Good news for those who are eligible to deduct business miles. Not so much for medical and moving miles.
9 Stores That Match — or Beat — Amazon Prices
Karla Bowsher on December 13, 2023
Why wait for a package delivery when you can get what you want, for the same price, right now?
11 Things That Really Are a Whole Lot Cheaper Now
Karla Bowsher on December 13, 2023
The prices of these goods and services have fallen as much as 8% in the past month alone.
5 Surprisingly Costly Mistakes We Make at Gas Stations
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2023
How many of these cash-guzzling missteps have you made lately?
The 7 Best Gift Cards To Give This Holiday Season
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2023
These retailers’ and restaurants’ gift cards rank highest based on multiple features.
9 Things That Really Are Free on Amazon
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2023
These freebies are available to both Prime members and nonmembers.
Target’s Best Sale of the Year Is This Weekend Only
Karla Bowsher on December 2, 2023
The beloved retailer is ending Cyber Week with a bang.
14 Money Dates and Deadlines in December 2023
Karla Bowsher on November 30, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
38 Retailers That Offer Free Shipping — With No Minimum Purchase
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2023
There are no strings attached to these companies’ free-shipping policies, especially if you live in the continental U.S.
7 Retailers With Puny Black Friday Discounts — and 3 With Huge Savings
Karla Bowsher on November 23, 2023
Spoiler alert: The average discounts at Costco and even Amazon are among the tiniest in 2023.
10 States That Have Lowered Property Taxes in 2023
Brandon Ballenger and Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2023
Homeowners, rejoice: Property tax relief is already underway in these states.
3 Pharmacy Chains That Offer Free Medications
Karla Bowsher on November 11, 2023
Yes, you can get certain medications for $0.
Here’s Your New Standard Deduction and Tax Rate for 2024
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2023
The popular federal tax break as well as the income tax brackets are increasing again.
7 Ways the Social Security System Will Change in 2024
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2023
These adjustments affect both workers and retirees.
IRS Hikes Limits for 6 Types of Retirement Accounts for 2024
Karla Bowsher on November 3, 2023
It’s not just contribution limits that are changing. Income limits and — for the first time — the QCD limit also are rising.
This Overlooked Retirement Tax Credit Gets Better in 2024
Karla Bowsher on November 3, 2023
Income limits for this little-known tax break are rising. Find out if you will qualify for it.
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