Karla Bowsher
Top-Rated Exercise Equipment for 2012 (Starting at $3)
Karla Bowsher on January 3, 2012
Whether you have $3 for a smartphone app, $20 for a pedometer, or $800 for a treadmill, here’s a list of the top products at bottom dollar.
The Year’s Most Popular Websites and Searches
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2011
Can you guess which website was visited by more Americans than any other site this year? Or which website we’ll favor next year? (Hint: They’re the same site.)
4 Tips for Shopping After-Christmas Sales
Karla Bowsher on December 26, 2011
Today’s sales rival those of Black Friday. So hurry up and read this so you can head out and take advantage of them.
10 Tips to Safely Save on Prescriptions
Karla Bowsher on March 28, 2013
Do you pay an insurance copay for generic medications? Fill your prescriptions at Kmart or Walgreens? Buy a one-month supply of pills? If so, you could be overpaying. To find the lowest price on meds, use the same tips medical professionals offer their patients and families.
5 Ways to Make or Save Money With Unwanted Gifts
Karla Bowsher on December 20, 2011
One in five adults received a lousy holiday gift last year, according to Consumer Reports. Here are five ways to turn this year’s lousy gifts into cash or savings.
6 Quick Tips for Last-Minute Shoppers
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2011
Still have a few gifts left to buy? Perhaps most of them? Use these tips to avoid paying retail on last-minute holiday purchases.
How to Pick the Best Wholesale Club
Karla Bowsher on December 13, 2011
Money Talks News breaks down all the details on BJ’s, Sam’s Club, and Costco – because not all wholesale clubs are the same.
Ask Karla: Can I Remove Wrinkles Without Going Broke?
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2011
Plenty of products claim to rid users of wrinkles, but few provide the results they promise. Still, effective products with affordable prices are out there. Here’s how to find them – and save on them.
Where to Find Gift Card Freebies This Holiday Season
Karla Bowsher on December 5, 2011
The biggest holiday bargains this season may be pieces of plastic. Check out these savings of up to 20 percent.
12 Free Money-Saving Shopping Apps
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2011
What if your cell phone could save you money instead of just costing you money? These free apps can help you do just that – whether you have an Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, Palm, Windows Phone, or no smartphone at all.
5 Tips to Save Like a Pro at the Grocery Store
Karla Bowsher on November 24, 2011
Do you check your smartphone before grocery shopping? Are you tracking what you spend at the grocery store? If not, you’re probably wasting money every week.
3 Ways to Save on Cyber Monday
Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2011
What if you could score big deals on Thanksgiving weekend without driving to the store and waiting in line for hours? Here are three tips to do just that on Cyber Monday.
3 Tips to Get the Best Prices on Black Friday – Right Now
Karla Bowsher on November 16, 2011
The Internet has made it possible to prepare for Black Friday beforehand. So, to ensure – right now – that you get the best deals at the best prices on Nov. 25, just follow these three steps from the mob-free comfort of your own home.
How to Pick the Best Layaway Plan
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2011
Even during the holidays, layaway isn’t always worth it. Sometimes you’re better off paying with your credit card. But if you’re considering layaway, here’s how to do your homework first so you get the best value for your money.
12 Top-Rated Shopping Sites You Never Heard Of
Karla Bowsher on October 27, 2011
Ever wish you could easily turn your bright idea into a marketable invention? Or that your recipes were digitally organized? Or that online auction buying were as simple as a tweet? There’s a website for that – and we’ve broken them all down for you.
How to Spot the Best Return Policies for Your Holiday Shopping
Karla Bowsher on October 13, 2011
If you don’t want to pay to ship a return back, or if you don’t want to stick a loved one with an unwanted gift, you have to read store return policies. Here’s how to break them down – plus a list of return policies from some popular stores.
Oils 101: Here’s How to Eat Healthier
Karla Bowsher on March 28, 2013
Animal products aren’t the only source of saturated fats. Unhealthy fats hide in groceries ranging from Smart Balance margarine to Aunt Jemima French toast. Here’s how to spot them – including a grocery shopping cheat sheet.
The Cheapest Groceries Online: Wal-Mart vs. Amazon
Karla Bowsher on September 22, 2011
Consumer Reports compared three big-name websites to find out which one sells the cheapest groceries. Guess who won…
7 Tips to Prevent Impulse Buys
Karla Bowsher on September 15, 2011
There are only four seasons in the year, right? Wrong. Retailers have up to 20 seasons – just one of the many ways they entice you to make impulse buys. Here’s how to resist temptation.
Ask Karla: How Can I Avoid Buyer’s Remorse?
Karla Bowsher on September 8, 2011
When money’s tight, we’re more likely to second-guess how we’ve spent it. So here are my tips for lessening the guilt – and preventing nightmare purchases.
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