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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3 No-Fail Ways to Super-Charge Your Savings From Now to Christmas

on November 14, 2017

Whether you shop on Black Friday, Cyber Monday or any other day, these simple hacks will boost your savings every time.

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How a Medicare-Covered Hospital Stay Could Cost You Thousands

on November 13, 2017

A seemingly insignificant label can add tens of thousands of dollars to Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs after a hospital visit. Here’s what you must understand.

Sam’s Club Unveils Black Friday Details, Plans More November Sales
Sam’s Club Unveils Black Friday Details, Plans More November Sales

on November 13, 2017

There’s no need to wait until Black Friday if you shop at Sam’s Club. The chain will kick off several big holiday sales well before then.

Dozens of Stores Closing on Thanksgiving
Dozens of Stores Closing on Thanksgiving

on November 10, 2017

Shopping on Turkey Day is a polarizing subject. Whether you enjoy early Black Friday sales or detest retailers who open on Thanksgiving, here’s what you need to know.

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Free Shopping Hack That Finds Fake Reviews Is Now Even More Useful

on November 10, 2017

The savvy shopper’s go-to tool for detecting bogus product reviews has been upgraded. Here’s what you should know before your next purchase.

8 Black Friday Deals You Can Nab Today on Walmart.com
8 Black Friday Deals You Can Nab Today on Walmart.com

on November 9, 2017

Shop select Black Friday deals right now at Walmart.com to save well over 50 percent. Plus, scope out the retailer’s full Black Friday ad and Thanksgiving hours.

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Want Better Pay? You Might Have to Jump Ship

on November 8, 2017

Full-time workers stand to gain money by ditching their jobs for new ones, and employers are hiring more as the economy strengthens. Is it time for you to say, “I quit”?

Amazon Is Slashing Marketplace Prices This Holiday Season
Amazon Is Slashing Marketplace Prices This Holiday Season

on November 6, 2017

To better compete with rivals, Amazon has adopted a new price-cutting approach for products sold by third parties. Here’s how your pocketbook stands to gain this holiday shopping season.

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Target Reveals Black Friday Deals and Dates — Including a Preview Sale Monday

on November 6, 2017

You can now scope out every last Black Friday deal Target is offering this year — and even start shopping some of them early. Here’s what every Target fan should know.

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How to Save Hundreds of Dollars This Month With a Single Tool

on November 6, 2017

Redeem more than $500 worth of digital and printable coupons in November. Save on household brands like Boost, Excedrin, Pantene, Scrubbing Bubbles and Theraflu.

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Shop on Your Phone This Weekend to Save Up to 20 Percent More

on November 3, 2017

The popular money-saving app Ibotta is kicking off the holiday shopping season early by offering mobile shoppers cash rebates of up to 20 percent. Here’s how to get in on the savings.

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How the GOP Tax Bill Would Change Your Bracket

on November 3, 2017

The House Republican plan to overhaul the U.S. tax system will change your tax bracket. Discover these new rates, and learn where the process goes from here.

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Start Shopping These ‘Black Friday’ Sales Right Now

on November 2, 2017

Multiple national retailers have already kicked off Black Friday sales. Three are well worth checking out.

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2 Sandwich Shops Serving Up Freebies and Deals Tomorrow

on November 2, 2017

Friday is National Sandwich Day, and these chains will be offering free or discounted sandwiches.

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2 Major Retailers Offer Free Shipping for the Holiday Season

on November 1, 2017

Two national retailers are again offering free shipping — with no minimum purchase requirement — for holiday shoppers. But that’s hardly the only way to land free shipping.

2 Ways to Score Free or Cheap Music Subscriptions Today
2 Ways to Score Free or Cheap Music Subscriptions Today

on November 1, 2017

If you act soon, you can enjoy months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free or Spotify Premium for 50 percent off.

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Will Congress Kill Your State and Local Tax Deductions?

on October 31, 2017

State and local tax deductions are part of a seemingly growing list of federal income tax deductions at risk of possible elimination under Republican leaders’ tax reform legislation.

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10 Tasty Restaurant Deals and Freebies for Halloween

on October 30, 2017

Here are some of the best Halloween offers from restaurants, fast-food joints and dessert shops.

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Beware Medicare Penalties for Late Enrollment

on October 27, 2017

Wait too long to sign up for Medicare, and you could end up paying for it for the rest of your life. Here’s what you should know to avoid that situation.

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Go Online to Preview 2018 Obamacare Health Insurance Plans

on October 26, 2017

You can now go online to comparison shop for plans that will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 1.

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