Karla Bowsher
Why Is the Stock Market Tumbling? And Should You Panic?
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
Investors started the week by freaking out about…well, everything. Should you panic too? Probably not. Find out why the recent downturn might be good for your financial future.
Clean Energy Tax Credits Mostly Benefit the Wealthy, Report Says
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
American households have received more than $18 billion in energy-related federal tax credits since 2006. Find out who gets the lion’s share of the benefit.
These 5 Industries Offer the Best 401(k) Plans
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
The five industries with the best retirement plans remain unchanged for a third consecutive year. Find out who tops the list.
Poor Hygiene Puts 40 Million Contact Lens Wearers At Risk
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
More than 99 percent of people who use contact lenses have at least one bad habit that risks eye infection, the CDC says. Find out which behaviors are dangerous.
Lawsuit Claims Uber Hired Murderer, Sex Offenders
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
A California lawsuit accuses ride-booking company Uber of performing inadequate background checks that fail to ensure customer safety.
Horse Meat Found in Other Ground Meat Sold in U.S.
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
A study has found meat mislabeling in 10 of 48 samples sold commercially. Find out what is causing the problem.
3 Ways Google Could Rig the 2016 Presidential Election
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
Experts say Google could manipulate the outcome of the presidential election without most people even realizing.
The 5 Most Popular Restaurants for Hardcore Breakfast Fans
Karla Bowsher on August 20, 2015
Breakfast aficionados say a fast-food chain is their No. 1 choice for their favorite meal.
15 Riskiest Tourist Destinations for Mobile Devices
Karla Bowsher on August 20, 2015
Some of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations are also among the riskiest places for mobile devices — and a U.S. spot tops the list.
TV Viewers Cutting the Cord in Big Numbers
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
The number of people who ditched their pay-TV company last quarter increased by as much as an estimated 300 percent. What does the future hold?
This Year’s ‘Most Livable’ Cities in the World
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
The United States has no cities ranked among the 10 most livable in the world. Find out which factor is keeping America off the list.
Is the Paleo Diet Based on Flawed Logic?
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
A new study argues that a true Paleo diet should include carbs. Find out why.
Starbucks Adds Alcohol at 5 More Stores, Aims for 2,000
Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015
“Starbucks Evenings” is designed to boost traffic after 4 p.m. at the famous coffee shop. Find out what is on the menu.
Working Long Hours May Hurt Women’s Chances of Pregnancy
Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015
Long workweeks appear to result in delayed pregnancies for many women. But what’s behind the link?
IRS: Tax Data Breach Was Much Worse Than Thought
Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015
The personal information of nearly 400,000 Americans may have been at risk in a recent data breach reported by the IRS. How will you know if you were among the targets?
Coming Soon: Bendable Screens on Mobile Devices
Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2015
A screen that rolls up like a yoga mat may sound like science fiction, but several companies are working hard to bring flexible mobile devices to you.
Amazon Says Its Drones Will Be as Common as Mail Trucks
Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2015
The drone project called Amazon Prime Air promises a revolution in product delivery. How soon will drones be flying near your home?
Report: AT&T Helped U.S. Spy on Internet Traffic for Decades
Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2015
Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden appear to show that AT&T helped the NSA to spy on “billions of emails.” Find out more.
Employers Say These Are the 4 Keys to a Winning Resume
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2015
Not only can embellishing your resume backfire, but it also may be unnecessary. Here are better ways to make yourself stand out.
States With the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2015
Trying to avoid high property taxes? Here are the states where you should consider moving — and those to avoid.
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