Author: Karla Bowsher
Before becoming managing editor of Money Talks News, I covered both personal and public finance.
I've worked for a top 50 major metro daily and a community newspaper as well as a nonprofit investigative publication. I’ve won state and national awards for my investigative reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and multiple state press associations.
Before journalism, I worked in health care for the better part of a decade.
When I’m not editing, writing, reading or sleeping, I’m growing obscure tropical vegetables. During tax season, I serve as an IRS-certified volunteer tax return preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in June 2023
Karla Bowsher on May 30, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
IRS Increases Limits for This Tax-Free Account for 2024
Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2023
Contribution limits are again rising for the most tax-friendly account around.
Medicare Will Not Cover These 10 Medical Costs
Karla Bowsher on May 16, 2023
Don’t let these health care expenses catch you off guard in retirement.
8 Things That Just Got a Lot Cheaper
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on May 11, 2023
The prices of these goods and services have fallen by almost 8% in the past month alone.
5 Memberships That Offer Car Insurance Discounts
Karla Bowsher on May 9, 2023
These discounts may save you hundreds — even thousands — of dollars a year.
5 Memberships That Get You Discounts on Vision Care
Karla Bowsher on May 8, 2023
The benefits of these major memberships include savings on eye-related products and services — from reading glasses and eye exams to vision insurance.
Federal Reserve Hikes Funds Rate to 17-Year High
Karla Bowsher on May 3, 2023
This action by the nation’s central bank stands to affect every consumer for better or for worse.
3 Financial Dates and Deadlines in May 2023
Karla Bowsher on May 3, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
Want a Home Insurance Discount? Join Any of These 5 Groups
Karla Bowsher on April 25, 2023
Membership has its privileges … including the possibility of discounted homeowners insurance.
18 Dates and Deadlines to Know for Your Next Tax Return
Karla Bowsher on April 18, 2023
Now is the time to start preparing for the next tax season. Begin by marking these dates on your calendar today.
8 Financial Dates and Deadlines in April 2023
Karla Bowsher on March 31, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
Here’s Your New Standard Deduction and Tax Rate for 2023
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2023
The popular federal income tax break and tax brackets increased by more than usual for this year due to high inflation.
4 Financial Dates and Deadlines in March 2023
Karla Bowsher on March 9, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
Are You Even Required to File a Tax Return? Here’s How to Tell
Karla Bowsher on February 23, 2023
Millions of households to pay zero federal income taxes — and it’s perfectly legal.
IRS to Keep Underpayment Penalties the Same in April
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on February 13, 2023
The newly announced interest rates will be in effect for the second quarter of 2023.
IRS Decides Not to Tax Relief Payments Issued by States
Karla Bowsher on February 13, 2023
The federal agency says it “will not challenge the treatment of these payments as excludable for federal income tax purposes in 2022.”
7 Ways to Visit Top Museums Across America for Free
Karla Bowsher on February 10, 2023
Institutions across the country offer free admission in various situations. We’ve rounded up some of the best.
7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in February 2023
Karla Bowsher on February 1, 2023
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.
11 Things You Should Know About Your 2023 Tax Refund
Karla Bowsher and Chris Kissell on January 30, 2023
You want your next federal income tax refund to arrive as fast and fat as possible, right?
5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Smaller This Year
Chris Kissell and Karla Bowsher on January 25, 2023
This tax season, the sting of federal income taxes might be unexpectedly worse than in the recent past.
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