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.

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7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in June 2023

on May 30, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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IRS Increases Limits for This Tax-Free Account for 2024

on May 19, 2023

Contribution limits are again rising for the most tax-friendly account around.

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Medicare Will Not Cover These 10 Medical Costs

on May 16, 2023

Don’t let these health care expenses catch you off guard in retirement.

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5 Memberships That Offer Car Insurance Discounts

on May 9, 2023

These discounts may save you hundreds — even thousands — of dollars a year.

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5 Memberships That Get You Discounts on Vision Care

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.

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3 Financial Dates and Deadlines in May 2023

on May 3, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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Want a Home Insurance Discount? Join Any of These 5 Groups

on April 25, 2023

Membership has its privileges … including the possibility of discounted homeowners insurance.

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18 Dates and Deadlines to Know for Your Next Tax Return

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.

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8 Financial Dates and Deadlines in April 2023

on March 31, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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Here’s Your New Standard Deduction and Tax Rate for 2023

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.

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4 Financial Dates and Deadlines in March 2023

on March 9, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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Are You Even Required to File a Tax Return? Here’s How to Tell

on February 23, 2023

Millions of households to pay zero federal income taxes — and it’s perfectly legal.

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IRS Decides Not to Tax Relief Payments Issued by States

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.”

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7 Ways to Visit Top Museums Across America for Free

on February 10, 2023

Institutions across the country offer free admission in various situations. We’ve rounded up some of the best.

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7 Financial Dates and Deadlines in February 2023

on February 1, 2023

Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

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11 Things You Should Know About Your 2023 Tax Refund

and on January 30, 2023

You want your next federal income tax refund to arrive as fast and fat as possible, right?

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5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Smaller This Year

and 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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19 Ways Your Income Taxes Will Be Different This Tax Season

on January 20, 2023

Brace yourself: Your tax refund stands to be smaller, or your tax bill bigger, this year. Here’s why.

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27 States That Are Raising Their Minimum Wage in 2023

and on January 14, 2023

Four states and the District of Columbia have officially reached a $15 minimum wage.

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4 New Perks Disney Is Offering to Get You Into its Theme Parks

and on January 12, 2023

The company’s most recent changes are a response to complaints from guests.

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