Karla Bowsher
How Sugar May Fuel the Spread of Breast Cancer
Karla Bowsher on January 4, 2016
New research is adding to concerns about the possible negative health effects of the simple sugar fructose. Find out how sugar does its damage.
Microsoft to Notify Users Targeted by Governments
Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2015
You can now expect an alert whenever a government starts snooping around your Microsoft account. Learn more.
This Is How Much It Costs to Survive Cancer
Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2015
New research has put price tags on common types of cancer. Find out which forms of the disease are especially costly for patients.
2-Year Cellphone Contracts Are About to Go Extinct
Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2015
AT&T will stop offering subsidized telephones in the new year, and the move will mark the end of an era in cellphone service. Find out more.
Struggling to Change Your Behavior? Try This
Karla Bowsher on December 30, 2015
Phrasing your New Year’s resolutions as questions rather than declarations may help you stick to them, new research shows. Find out more.
Target Gives Store Credit for Gift Cards From Other Retailers
Karla Bowsher on November 14, 2016
Target wants your unwanted gift cards. But are there other ways to get a better deal on those cards?
Your Old Legos Could Be Worth More Than Gold
Karla Bowsher on December 30, 2015
Learn why the right Lego set might provide a bigger boost to your retirement nest egg than investments such as gold or stocks.
U.S. Workers Should See Above-Average Wage Hike
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2015
Many workers across the globe are projected to get larger pay increases next year. Find out where the raises will be most generous.
Medical ID Theft Is Soaring, Security Expert Warns
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2015
Health care data breaches were on the increase in 2015. Find out why thieves find this information to be so valuable.
Study Finds Some Shoppers Have a Knack for Picking Flops
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2015
If you repeatedly buy products that flop — think Diet Crystal Pepsi and Watermelon Oreos — you might be a “harbinger of failure.”
Is This the Key to Lasting Weight Loss?
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2015
Science might soon provide new tools for people hoping to lose weight successfully after failing to accomplish that goal in the past.
How ‘Star Wars’ Will Change Your Next Trip to Disneyland
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2015
There has been a disturbance in the Force at Disneyland. The iconic theme park recently updated some attractions and is about to close others as part of a “Star Wars” overhaul.
More Cities and States Might Boost Minimum Wage in 2016
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2015
2015 was a great year for minimum-wage hikes, and the momentum is likely to continue. Find out what 2016 holds in store.
How to Make Free Thank You Notes
Karla Bowsher on December 25, 2015
In three minutes, you can turn this season’s holiday cards into free thank you postcards. The only cost is the stamp.
10 Festive Uses for Glass Bottles and Jars
Karla Bowsher on December 25, 2015
Glass containers plucked from your recycling bin or bought secondhand make for custom yet inexpensive decor and gift projects. These simple tutorials will show you how.
The 16 Best Cities to Ring In 2016
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
Some of the most popular destinations for celebrating New Year’s Eve are also among the most expensive. But you don’t have to spend a mint to have fun in these cities.
Female CFOs Earning More Than Male Counterparts
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
The average working man’s wage growth continues to surpass that of the average woman, but the opposite is the case among some corporate executives.
What Our 2015 Google Searches Reveal About Us
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
You might expect “fluff” to dominate the top Internet searches of the year, but that’s not necessarily the case.
5 Green Home Upgrades That Also Buy You a Tax Break
Karla Bowsher on December 22, 2015
Adding one of these renewable-energy systems to your home could lower heating or cooling costs — along with your tax bill. Here’s everything you need to know.
Why Are Americans Ditching Broadband Internet?
Karla Bowsher on December 22, 2015
The percentage of American homes with broadband has fallen from an all-time high of 70 percent in 2013 to 67 percent this year. What is going on?
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