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.

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Social Security Checks To See a Modest Increase in 2024

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.

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14 Financial Dates and Deadlines in January 2024

on December 29, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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8 Grocery Store Prices That Keep on Climbing

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.

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Retirees Who Miss This IRS Deadline Risk a Hefty Penalty

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.

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IRS Raises Business Mileage Rate — but Cuts 2 Other Rates

on December 14, 2023

Good news for those who are eligible to deduct business miles. Not so much for medical and moving miles.

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9 Stores That Match — or Beat — Amazon Prices

on December 13, 2023

Why wait for a package delivery when you can get what you want, for the same price, right now?

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11 Things That Really Are a Whole Lot Cheaper Now

on December 13, 2023

The prices of these goods and services have fallen as much as 8% in the past month alone.

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5 Surprisingly Costly Mistakes We Make at Gas Stations

on December 11, 2023

How many of these cash-guzzling missteps have you made lately?

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The 7 Best Gift Cards To Give This Holiday Season

on December 8, 2023

These retailers’ and restaurants’ gift cards rank highest based on multiple features.

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9 Things That Really Are Free on Amazon

on December 7, 2023

These freebies are available to both Prime members and nonmembers.

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Target’s Best Sale of the Year Is This Weekend Only

on December 2, 2023

The beloved retailer is ending Cyber Week with a bang.

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14 Money Dates and Deadlines in December 2023

on November 30, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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38 Retailers That Offer Free Shipping — With No Minimum Purchase

on November 27, 2023

There are no strings attached to these companies’ free-shipping policies, especially if you live in the continental U.S.

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7 Retailers With Puny Black Friday Discounts — and 3 With Huge Savings

on November 23, 2023

Spoiler alert: The average discounts at Costco and even Amazon are among the tiniest in 2023.

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10 States That Have Lowered Property Taxes in 2023

and on November 17, 2023

Homeowners, rejoice: Property tax relief is already underway in these states.

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3 Pharmacy Chains That Offer Free Medications

on November 11, 2023

Yes, you can get certain medications for $0.

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Here’s Your New Standard Deduction and Tax Rate for 2024

on November 10, 2023

The popular federal tax break as well as the income tax brackets are increasing again.

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7 Ways the Social Security System Will Change in 2024

on November 10, 2023

These adjustments affect both workers and retirees.

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IRS Hikes Limits for 6 Types of Retirement Accounts for 2024

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.

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This Overlooked Retirement Tax Credit Gets Better in 2024

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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