Author: Karla Bowsher
Payless ShoeSource Prank Teaches All Shoppers a Lesson
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2018
Who would pay $600 for a $30 pair of shoes? Potentially anyone, as an experiment recently made clear.
9 Restaurant Chains With Discounts for Diners Age 50 or Older
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2018
No matter what state you live in, you’ll likely find restaurant chains offering senior discounts. Here’s what you need to know to snag a deal.
Boost Your Social Security Check With This Overlooked Strategy
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2018
Are you among the retirees ignoring this tactic for increasing their Social Security benefits payment?
Drivers Say These Are the 11 Best Auto Insurers
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2018
Consumers have ranked these car insurance companies highest based on customer satisfaction. How does your auto insurer stack up?
This Mind Trick Boosts Retirement Savings Rates by 31 Percent
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
An easy mental exercise can dramatically increase the share of income you save for retirement — especially if you’re a woman.
New Medicare Tool Lets You Compare Prices of Outpatient Procedures
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
Here’s a new way to save yourself hundreds to thousands of dollars in health care costs — and it takes just minutes.
10 Places to Find the Perfect Gift for Anyone
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
Gadgets you can control from your smartphone? Your favorite childhood candy? Here’s where to find the perfect present.
Employees Again Say This Is the Best Place to Work in the U.S.
Karla Bowsher on December 6, 2018
Anonymous — and glowing — reviews by employees have made this workplace No. 1 for the fourth time.
3 Year-End Tax Deadlines You Need to Plan for Now
Karla Bowsher on December 4, 2018
Miss these deadlines and you stand to owe a tax penalty, lose money or squander an opportunity to boost your nest egg.
The True Cost of Living in Retirement Might Surprise You
Karla Bowsher on December 4, 2018
The amount of money that older households spend each year — primarily on basic necessities — is higher than you probably think.
Do This Sunday and Save an Extra 10 Percent at Target for Months
Karla Bowsher on December 2, 2018
Here’s how to save an extra 10 percent on everything you buy at Target this holiday season or in the new year.
3 Ways Social Security Will Change in 2019
Karla Bowsher on December 2, 2018
Annual tweaks to the Social Security system will impact benefits soon. Here’s what’s in store for workers and retirees in 2019.
5 Grocery Store Chains That Offer Free Prescription Drugs
Karla Bowsher on December 1, 2018
Yes, you can get certain medications for $0. It’s easier than you might think at these supermarkets.
The Easy Way to Lower Your Mortgage Rate
Karla Bowsher on November 30, 2018
Take this quick action, and you could snag a better interest rate without refinancing.
5 Overseas Cities Where You Can Retire on Less Than $37,000 a Year
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2018
These exotic metropolises enable retirees to live both comfortably and affordably. Here’s how much money you’ll need.
How to Discover If Crooks Have Opened Bank Accounts in Your Name
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2018
A report you’ve probably never heard of can alert you to problems in your banking history. Here’s how to get a free copy.
3 Major Medicare Costs That Will Increase in 2019
Karla Bowsher on November 28, 2018
Seniors can expect premium and deductible increases for both Part A and Part B in the new year. Find out how much you will pay.
31 Retailers With Free Shipping — No Matter How Little You Spend
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2018
There are no strings attached to these companies’ year-round free-shipping policies — including no minimum order requirement.
7 Places Where Medicare Advantage Now Costs at Least $7,000 a Year
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2018
In six states and the nation’s capital, the type of Medicare that’s often considered cheaper will still cost you.
15 Ways to Never Pay Full Price for Anything
Karla Bowsher on November 27, 2018
A good deal can get you 50 percent off — and more. Here are 15 tips to get you there.
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