Karla Bowsher
Many Retirees Don’t Realize They Can Claim These 9 Income Tax Breaks
B.T. Ballenger and Karla Bowsher on October 17, 2025
Did you know all these credits and deductions exist — or that they apply to retirees?
4 Things Retirees Should Know About Their Stimulus Money
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2021
Yes, retirees are eligible for the payments that the federal government soon will distribute.
5 Ways the New Coronavirus Stimulus Law Will Help Your Wallet
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2021
This historic legislation will put cash in your bank account — and that’s just the start.
Fed Slashes Rate Over Coronavirus ‘Risks’: What It Means for You
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2021
The Federal Reserve just made its biggest rate cut since the Great Recession, and more cuts might lie ahead.
5 Ways I Slashed My Drug Costs up to 50%
Karla Bowsher on February 25, 2020
These lesser-known tricks can cut your prescription drug expenses in half.
5 Ways Your 1040 Tax Return Looks Different This Year
Karla Bowsher on January 30, 2020
The Form 1040 tax return got a minor makeover for this tax-filing season. Here’s what you can expect.
Cable Bills Are About to Change — for the Better
Karla Bowsher on January 5, 2020
A new law is bringing transparency to cable and satellite TV costs.
6 Ways Federal Income Taxes Will Be Different in 2020
Karla Bowsher on February 6, 2020
With 2019 coming to a close, it will soon be time to start preparing to file your 2019 tax return — the one that’s due by April 2020.
Bye-Bye, Robocalls? Law Would Tell Phone Carriers to ID Scam Calls
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2019
Recent legislation would require phone companies and federal agencies alike to join the fight against robocalls.
2 Live TV Streaming Services Will Cost More in December
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2019
Cutting the cord is becoming more expensive.
Is That Retail Website Truly Safe? Here’s an Easy Way to Tell
Karla Bowsher on November 25, 2019
Checking a website’s security rating is one way to confirm the site is safe before you provide personal data.
7 Retailers That Offer Extra Security to Online Shoppers
Karla Bowsher on November 13, 2019
Amazon and some other retailers offer a feature that helps protect your online shopping accounts from hackers.
Seniors Rate This Type of Medicare Higher for Satisfaction
Karla Bowsher on November 7, 2019
Is Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage better? Here’s what one survey found.
How Some Men Are Hurting Their Wives’ Social Security Checks
Karla Bowsher on October 30, 2019
Your Social Security claiming age can impact more than just your own benefit.
3 New Streaming TV Services Available in November
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2019
Each costs less than $7 a month.
This Tool Now Offers 5% Cash Back at Restaurants
Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2019
There’s a new way to earn cash back when eating out.
3 Reasons You Can’t Rely on Medicare Alone
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2020
Counting on Medicare to cover health care costs can jeopardize your retirement plans.
5 Top Columbus Day Sales
Karla Bowsher on October 14, 2019
These sales offer some of the deepest discounts out there today.
4 Ways Streaming TV Is Changing in October
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2019
October brings cord-cutters a new streaming video service, new features from existing services and new devices.
This Trick Lets You Read E-Books Without an E-Reader
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2019
Here’s how to turn various devices into e-readers.
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