Karla Bowsher
10 Most Profitable Cities for Renting Your Home to Visitors
Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2015
Own a home in a popular vacation spot? You might be able to cash in. Find out which cities command the highest rental prices from tourists.
Experian Hack Affects 15 Million T-Mobile Customers
Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2015
Another day, another victory for hackers. Find out what information was stolen and what type of help Experian is offering to victims.
Move Over, Colorado: Pot Is Officially Legal in Oregon
Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2015
As of Thursday, anyone who is at least 21 can purchase marijuana in Oregon. Which state is likely to legalize pot next?
Credit Cards Are Now More Secure — and Confusing
Karla Bowsher on October 1, 2015
Using a credit card is now more secure. But you might be better off avoiding shopping or paying with cash for a while. Find out why.
Scientist Identifies the Top 10 ‘Feel-Good’ Songs
Karla Bowsher on October 1, 2015
The next time you’re feeling down, try listening to one of these songs from the past 50 years.
Target Now Matches Prices With These 30 Online Retailers
Karla Bowsher on October 1, 2015
Target adds 24 more online competitors to its price-match policy for purchases made both in stores and online.
How Gender and Body Type Impact Your Love Life
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2015
Ever wondered how your sexual history compares with that of the average person? Speculate no more.
10 Wealthiest People in America (and Donald Trump)
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2015
The billionaires who made Forbes magazine’s latest annual “Forbes 400” list are getting richer. Where does “The Donald” rank?
‘Adult Playground’ for Marijuana Smokers in the Works
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2015
Forget the casino: This South Dakota Indian reservation’s next business venture is a marijuana wonderland.
Sit Too Long? The 10-Minute Fix That Could Save Your Life
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2015
Prolonged sitting has been associated with greater risks of potentially fatal conditions. But there may be a simple way to prevent — and even reverse — the damage.
4 Reasons You’re More Likely to Get Bumped From a Flight
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2015
A Nobel Prize-winning economist recently was told to leave a flight after he already was seated. Here is how you can avoid that fate.
And the Award for Cutting the Most Jobs Goes to …
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2015
Outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas sees some ominous signs in the latest wave of layoffs. Find out more.
Why Investors Favor Cash for the First Time in Decades
Karla Bowsher on September 28, 2015
Investors put a lot of money into money-market mutual funds last week. Why did it happen?
6 Places to Get a Truly Free Cup on National Coffee Day
Karla Bowsher on September 28, 2015
Tuesday is National Coffee Day. And you can get a free cup of joe — no strings attached — at the following vendors.
Happy Oktoberfest: 29 Top American Cities for Beer
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2015
If you can’t make it to Munich for the original Oktoberfest celebration, a small city in the northern U.S. might be the next-best place to celebrate.
Has Starbucks Broken a Promise to Its Employees?
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2015
Some baristas say they still are getting shortchanged by unpredictable workweeks. At least one organization agrees.
New iPhones Are Here — but Are They Worth the Wait?
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2015
The iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus became available for customer pickup in Apple stores today. What are the early reviews saying?
The 10 Job Titles With the Biggest Pay Hikes This Year
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2015
Glassdoor lists 20 positions with total-pay increases of 3 percent to 10 percent, all above the national average. What are they?
Home Values Plummet in These 14 Markets
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2015
Home values are rising nationwide, but some markets still are seeing widespread pockets of trouble. Is your hometown among them?
Does That Glass of Cider Put Your Health at Risk?
Karla Bowsher on October 12, 2015
Apple cider season is upon us — and the FDA is warning shoppers to double-check their drinks.
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