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.

Who Needs Prime When These 7 Retailers Match Amazon’s Prices?

Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2026

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

3 Regional Grocery Stores That Shoppers Love Even More Than Costco in 2026

Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2026

These chains manage to provide both deep savings and quality shopping experiences that feel personal rather than corporate.

28 Retailers That Offer Free Shipping With No Minimum — and No Membership

Karla Bowsher on June 24, 2026

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

6 Bizarre Early Warning Signs of Dementia

Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2026

Some of these signs may point toward dementia years — or even decades — prior to diagnosis.

How Much Do Seniors Really Spend on Healthcare? Brace Yourself

Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2026

How do your medical expenses compare?

The Average Retiree Spends $5K Every Month. Here’s Where It All Goes.

Karla Bowsher on May 11, 2026

The spending of retiree households isn’t too far removed from that of the average U.S. household, surprisingly.

15 Tax Deductions Anyone Can and Should Claim — No Itemizing Necessary

Maryalene LaPonsie and Karla Bowsher on March 5, 2026

You don’t have to itemize in order to claim these deductions on your tax return.

20 Places Where U.S. Homes Will Actually Be Affordable by the End of 2026 — and 1 Where They’ll Be Further out of Reach

Karla Bowsher on January 23, 2026

Zillow forecasts that housing costs will align with incomes in nearly half of the largest U.S. cities by December.

Here’s the Average American’s Net Worth at Every Age From 20 to 90. How Do You Compare?

Karla Bowsher on January 22, 2026

See how your financial standing measures up against real Americans across every decade of life.

A Common Dinnertime Mistake Is Now Tied to a 69% Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

Karla Bowsher on January 22, 2026

The good news is that simple changes you can start making tonight might help protect your brain.

9 States That Just Cut Income Taxes (in Some Cases Dramatically)

Karla Bowsher on January 20, 2026

The 2026 tax year brings lower tax rates or expanded tax breaks to residents of these states.

IRS Announces 5 Key Dates for the 2026 Tax Season (Some With Steep Late Penalties)

Karla Bowsher on January 13, 2026

Don’t get caught off guard. The IRS’ interest rate for late payments is steep, and the penalties run as high as 25%.

6 Federal Income Tax Breaks You Can Kiss Goodbye in 2026

Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2025

These deductions, exemptions and exclusions will not be available in 2026 — or ever again.

The 9 Best Gift Cards to Give This Holiday Season (Costco Is Nowhere Close)

Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2025

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

Behavioral Scientist Who Uncovered the Key to Successful Teams Says ‘We’ve Been Fooled’ — What Separates Average Groups From Great Ones

Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2025

Virtually everyone heads something, whether a company or a household. Yet research shows our society gets leadership all wrong.

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