Author: Karla Bowsher
3 Major Medicare Costs Will Jump in January
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2019
Original Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2020 will take a bigger bite out of Social Security payments.
This Overlooked Retirement Tax Credit Gets Better in 2020
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2019
Income limits for this little-known tax break will rise in the new year.
How the 2020 Social Security Bump Will Cost Some Retirees
Karla Bowsher on December 12, 2019
Will the latest annual Social Security increase hurt your fixed retirement income, too?
Retirees Who Blow This Tax Deadline Risk a Big, Fat Penalty
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2019
Uncle Sam could take a hefty chunk of your retirement income if you botch this.
Target’s Best Deal of the Year Is Available Today Only
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2019
The beloved retailer is ending Cyber Week with a bang.
The 6 Best Gift Card Brands to Give for the 2019 Holidays
Karla Bowsher on December 6, 2019
These retailers’ gift cards rank highest based on multiple features.
It’s Cyber Monday: Here Are the Best Deals at Amazon
Karla Bowsher on December 2, 2019
Many of these discounts are at least as good as they were on Black Friday.
7 Financial Dates and 5 Tax Deadlines in December
Karla Bowsher on November 30, 2019
Miss one of these dates or deadlines, and it could cost you.
2 Live TV Streaming Services Will Cost More in December
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2019
Cutting the cord is becoming more expensive.
7 Ways Federal Income Taxes Will Be Different in 2020
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2019
The impact of tax reform is still playing out. A few more changes are in store.
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.
Secret Ways to Save on Netflix
Karla Bowsher on November 24, 2019
These little-known savings tactics can help whittle down what you pay for your streaming video subscription — every month.
26 Retailers That Offer Free Shipping — With No Minimum Purchase
Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2019
There are no strings attached to these companies’ year-round free-shipping policies.
5 States Where Drivers Pay the Most for Car Insurance
Karla Bowsher on November 16, 2019
Auto insurance will cost you more than three times as much in one state compared with another. Here’s how to lower your rates no matter where you live.
6 Stores Where You Can Double Up on Coupons
Karla Bowsher on November 14, 2019
Coupon stacking is one of the best ways to save money. These retailers let you do it.
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.
How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Medicare Drug Costs
Karla Bowsher on November 11, 2019
Tired of paying high drug costs despite having Medicare health insurance? Now is the time to act.
5 Extra Perks Covered by Many 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2019
Medicare Advantage health insurance plans for 2020 offer seniors more options than ever.
Seniors Rate These 5 Medicare Advantage Plans Highest
Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2019
The same Medicare Advantage health insurance plan has ranked No. 1 for five years in a row.
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.
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