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.

Blue Ridge Parkway
7 Scenic Road Trips for Enjoying Fall Foliage

on September 29, 2022

You can find travel-worthy displays of color nestled in breathtaking natural surroundings across the U.S.

woman shopping
12 Ways to Never Pay Full Price for Anything

on September 13, 2022

Stop paying retail prices: Here are plenty of ways to accomplish that goal.

shopping online at Costco
7 Ways to Shop at Costco Without a Membership

on August 30, 2022

You don’t necessarily need to join to get in on the warehouse store’s savings.

Frustrated senior woman
This Medicare Scam Offers Free COVID-19 Tests

on August 23, 2022

Here’s what you should know about this type of fraud.

Happy senior at a pharmacy
5 Ways Medicare Will Change Under the New Law

on August 18, 2022

Tens of millions of people will save money on prescription drugs as a result.

President Joe Biden
5 Tax Credits in Biden’s New Law

on August 15, 2022

Homeowners, car owners and others stand to benefit at tax time — for many years to come.

Uncle Sam panhandling
Will the IRS Audit You Soon? Dems Already Paved the Way

on August 11, 2022

There’s a lot Congress isn’t telling you about its new spending bill.

Happy retiree reading a newspaper
New Bill Could Lower Taxes for Retirees in 2023

on July 22, 2022

The upshot? The possibility of lower taxable income, a lower tax bill and even a lower tax rate.

A woman cares for houseplants
9 Houseplants That Remove Toxins From Your Indoor Air

on July 18, 2022

These plants may also do everything from reduce dust to boost productivity.

Woman getting flu vaccine
3 Flu Shots Recommended for Seniors

on June 24, 2022

New federal guidance gives preference to these particular influenza vaccines for this age group.

Mother and child drawing with colored pencils
8 Tax Credits and Deductions for Parents

on June 24, 2022

Raising a child is expensive, to say the least. Uncle Sam recognizes that — to an extent — at tax time.

New Costco warehouse under construction
7 Ways Costco Is Changing in 2022

and on June 3, 2022

The Costco shopping experience is ever-changing — especially as we emerge from the pandemic.

Bedroom door
Why You Should Sleep With the Door Closed Every Night

and on June 1, 2022

Closing the door before you go to sleep could save your life.

Dollar Tree store
5 Ways to Save More at Dollar Tree

on May 26, 2022

Yes, it’s possible to pay less than a buck for items from a dollar store.

Target store
6 Retailers That Let You Double Up on Coupons

on May 24, 2022

Coupon stacking is one of the best ways to save money. These retailers let you do it.

Poor senior counting change
Here’s How Much Social Security’s Buying Power Has Plunged

on May 12, 2022

This is why retirees can buy far less with their Social Security payments today than 20 years ago.

Tax refund check coming out of mailbox
An Easy Way to Fatten Your Next Tax Refund Today

and on May 2, 2022

Was your last federal tax refund too small or your tax bill too big? Here’s how to fix that.

Stressed couple worrying over financial documents
17 Ways Your Income Taxes Will Be Different in 2023

on April 22, 2022

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

Woman drinking coffee and using a laptop at home
21 Generic Brands Owned by Amazon

on April 18, 2022

Amazon’s growing collection of private brands offers everything from toilet paper and coffee to motor oil and clothing.

Upset and angry driver
5 States Where Drivers Pay the Most for Car Insurance

on April 18, 2022

Auto insurance will cost you much more in some states. Here’s how to lower your rates no matter where you live.

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