Karla Bowsher
Companies and Cities That Offer the Highest-Paying Sales Jobs
Karla Bowsher on July 17, 2015
Wish you could find a new job that pays six figures? You can stop dreaming. Find out which companies offer the best opportunities.
Facebook Wants to Shake Up Your Shopping Experience
Karla Bowsher on July 17, 2015
Facebook plans to add virtual storefronts to the site. Find out what it means for shoppers.
The 8 Most Satisfying Hotels in North America — for Any Budget
Karla Bowsher on July 16, 2015
Which hotels rank highest for consumer satisfaction? An annual J.D. Power and Associates study gives you the scoop.
Risk of Tick-Borne Lyme Disease Spreading to New Areas
Karla Bowsher on July 16, 2015
The number of counties with a high occurrence of Lyme disease has more than tripled in recent decades. Find out which areas are at increased risk.
The Mortgage Companies That Prompt the Most Complaints
Karla Bowsher on July 16, 2015
Two of the nation’s biggest banks are among the lenders that give homeowners the biggest headaches.
Price of Average Restaurant Meal Jumps
Karla Bowsher on July 15, 2015
It’s been years since the value of a good old-fashioned home-cooked meal looked so attractive, according to government statistics.
The Most Pleasant — and Painful — Cities for Drivers
Karla Bowsher on July 15, 2015
Getting behind the wheel can be a joy in some cities — and a chore in others. Find out where your town ranks.
Poverty Rate Drops, But Not for These Children
Karla Bowsher on July 15, 2015
The poverty rate among children in the U.S. has decreased, but one group continues to lag the rest.
$2-Per-Gallon Gas: Coming Soon to Pumps Near You?
Karla Bowsher on July 14, 2015
The U.S. and other nations have reached a historic deal with Iran that could cut the cost of gasoline. Find out more.
GE Offering Unlimited Time Off to Many Employees
Karla Bowsher on July 14, 2015
General Electric has become the largest company yet to offer unlimited time off to employees. But not everyone can use the perk.
45 States Earn an ‘F’ for Health Care Price Transparency
Karla Bowsher on July 14, 2015
Most states fail miserably at disclosing health care price information to the public, a study finds. But one state has gone from a grade of “F” in 2014 to an “A” today.
How 3 Million Homeowners Could Save $200 a Month
Karla Bowsher on July 13, 2015
American homeowners could collectively save up to $1.66 billion a month by making one key change.
Where Do Federal Student Loan Dollars Really Go?
Karla Bowsher on July 13, 2015
The list of schools receiving the largest amount of federal student loan dollars is not dominated by prestigious private universities, or medical or law schools. Find out who is getting the cash.
Big Companies Pledge to Hire 100,000-Plus Youths by 2018
Karla Bowsher on July 13, 2015
Walmart, Starbucks and Microsoft are among more than a dozen companies ramping up efforts to bring teens into the workforce. Find out what these businesses will offer.
Is This McDonald’s Toy Really Cursing at Children?
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
McDonald’s has dismissed concerns that a Happy Meal toy utters profanity. What do you hear?
The States That Love — or Loathe — Fruits and Vegetables
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
Less than 15 percent of Americans eat the recommended amount of produce daily, but some states have a worse track record than others.
Hackers Steal 21.5 Million Social Security Numbers From Feds
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
A federal agency has announced that for the second time this year, it has uncovered a breach of sensitive information. Should you be worried?
How Much Does $100 Really Buy in Your State?
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
One state’s residents are about 15 percent richer than their incomes suggest. Find out where $100 goes the furthest.
71 Percent of Humans Live on $10 a Day or Less
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
The number of people living in poverty worldwide is dropping. But much of the world still gets by on very little.
The Sad Truth About Millions of Fitness Trackers
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
Fitness trackers are red hot. But here is the dirty little secret about many of the devices that have been sold so far.
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