Author: Karla Bowsher
Cocaine — and Other Unsavory Substances — Lurking on Your Cash
Karla Bowsher on June 23, 2017A host of uninvited hitchhikers have been found clinging to our banknotes. The array of substances is both gross and impressive.
Shop at Walmart Right Now and Earn 10 Percent Cash Back
Karla Bowsher on June 23, 2017This is a serious — and rare — savings opportunity. Don’t wait to take advantage of it, because it might not be around for long.
How the Senate’s New Health Bill Impacts Your Finances
Karla Bowsher on June 22, 2017Find out how the Senate’s new proposal to overhaul Obamacare differs from its House counterpart.
How to Crowdfund a College Education
Karla Bowsher on June 22, 2017Crowdfunding has been used to finance inventions, businesses, cancer treatments and even vacations. Now you can use it to raise cash for a college degree.
Hate Your TV or Internet Provider? Try One of These
Karla Bowsher on June 21, 2017The best pay-TV and internet providers in the country are not the big names. Here are your best options for getting great service, according to Consumer Reports subscribers.
The 15 Best States for Stretching Your Retirement Savings
Karla Bowsher on June 21, 2017Where you retire directly impacts how long savings will last. If you don’t want to outlive retirement funds, consider spending your golden years in one of these states.
How to Use Google’s Revolutionary Job Search Tool
Karla Bowsher on June 20, 2017Google is revolutionizing the job-hunting process. Its new feature is easy to use and handier than perhaps any other online job-hunting resource. Here’s the skinny.
13 Best Spots to Watch the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse
Karla Bowsher on June 20, 2017The “Great American Eclipse” is coming this summer. Find out everything you need to know to see it yourself.
Summer Is Here — Avoid Buying Gas on These Days
Karla Bowsher on June 20, 2017A recent study reveals when you’ll find the lowest average gasoline prices — and how to boost your gas savings further.
4 Places to Look for Pension Money You Have Forgotten
Karla Bowsher on June 19, 2017Many Americans don’t realize they are owed pension benefits from past employers. Here’s how to find out if you are among them.
Amazon Will Now Pay You to Use Gift Cards — but Is It a Good Deal?
Karla Bowsher on June 19, 2017A new program called Amazon Reload offers shoppers 2 percent more value on the retailer’s gift cards. But you might have a better option to save cash.
8 Food Freebies and Meal Deals for Father’s Day Weekend
Karla Bowsher on June 17, 2017Take Dad — or someone else — out to eat for less this weekend. These offers will slash your bill.
4 Thoughtful, Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Karla Bowsher on June 16, 2017These gift ideas are so neat that Dad will never know you bought them as late as Sunday — that’s Father’s Day, for all you procrastinators!
The Safe Way to Profit From Fed Rate Hikes
Karla Bowsher on June 15, 2017Uncertainty typically abounds after the Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate. But savvy consumers can make bank on these rate hikes.
Deleting Facebook Can Dramatically Boost Your Smartphone Juice
Karla Bowsher on June 15, 2017Sometimes the solution to a short smartphone battery life is as simple as tweaking your Facebook settings. Here’s how to do that in just a few seconds.
Should Your Credit Card Retire When You Do?
Karla Bowsher on June 15, 2017Using credit cards in retirement can give you a surprising number of financial options during your golden years.
5 Ways the Fed Rate Hike Will Impact You
Karla Bowsher on June 14, 2017The Federal Reserve’s latest action will hurt or help your wallet — or both. It comes down to how you handle debts and savings now.
This Bank Now Pays Even More Interest on Your Savings
Karla Bowsher on June 13, 2017Take this news as a reminder of how much more you can earn by shopping around.
Beware This Common Retail Credit Card Promotion
Karla Bowsher on June 13, 2017Many shoppers fail to understand deferred-interest financing — and it’s costing them a lot in interest payments. Here’s how to avoid being surprised by the terms of a store credit card.
The 3 Most Dangerous Days of the Week for Summer Driving
Karla Bowsher on June 12, 2017Avoid the road on these days, and you’ll cut your risk of a run-in with drivers who are speeding or texting — or both.
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