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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Fed Slashes Rate Over Coronavirus ‘Risks’: What It Means for You

on March 3, 2020

The Federal Reserve just made its biggest rate cut since the Great Recession, and more cuts might lie ahead.

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5 Ways I Slashed My Drug Costs up to 50%

on February 25, 2020

These lesser-known tricks can cut your prescription drug expenses in half.

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5 Ways Your 1040 Tax Return Looks Different This Year

on January 30, 2020

The Form 1040 tax return got a minor makeover for this tax-filing season. Here’s what you can expect.

Cable Bills Are About to Change — for the Better
Cable Bills Are About to Change — for the Better

on January 5, 2020

A new law is bringing transparency to cable and satellite TV costs.

6 Ways Federal Income Taxes Will Be Different in 2020
6 Ways Federal Income Taxes Will Be Different in 2020

on December 31, 2019

With 2019 coming to a close, it will soon be time to start preparing to file your 2019 tax return — the one that’s due by April 2020.

Bye-Bye, Robocalls? Law Would Tell Phone Carriers to ID Scam Calls
Bye-Bye, Robocalls? Law Would Tell Phone Carriers to ID Scam Calls

on December 23, 2019

Recent legislation would require phone companies and federal agencies alike to join the fight against robocalls.

2 Live TV Streaming Services Will Cost More in December
2 Live TV Streaming Services Will Cost More in December

on November 29, 2019

Cutting the cord is becoming more expensive.

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Is That Retail Website Truly Safe? Here’s an Easy Way to Tell

on November 25, 2019

Checking a website’s security rating is one way to confirm the site is safe before you provide personal data.

Secret Ways to Save on Netflix
Secret Ways to Save on Netflix

on November 24, 2019

These little-known savings tactics can help whittle down what you pay for your streaming video subscription — every month.

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7 Retailers That Offer Extra Security to Online Shoppers

on November 13, 2019

Amazon and some other retailers offer a feature that helps protect your online shopping accounts from hackers.

How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Medicare Drug Costs
How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Medicare Drug Costs

on November 11, 2019

Tired of paying high drug costs despite having Medicare health insurance? Now is the time to act.

Seniors Rate This Type of Medicare Higher for Satisfaction
Seniors Rate This Type of Medicare Higher for Satisfaction

on November 7, 2019

Is Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage better? Here’s what one survey found.

How Some Men Are Hurting Their Wives’ Social Security Checks
How Some Men Are Hurting Their Wives’ Social Security Checks

on October 30, 2019

Your Social Security claiming age can impact more than just your own benefit.

3 New Streaming TV Services Available in November
3 New Streaming TV Services Available in November

on October 25, 2019

Each costs less than $7 a month.

This Tool Now Offers 5% Cash Back at Restaurants
This Tool Now Offers 5% Cash Back at Restaurants

on October 20, 2019

There’s a new way to earn cash back when eating out.

4 Ways to Read Magazines for Free or Cheap
4 Ways to Read Magazines for Free or Cheap

on October 19, 2019

There’s no reason to pay anywhere near full price for magazines — digital or print.

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3 Reasons You Can’t Rely on Medicare Alone

on October 18, 2019

Counting on Medicare to cover health care costs can jeopardize your retirement plans.

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5 Top Columbus Day Sales

on October 14, 2019

These sales offer some of the deepest discounts out there today.

4 Ways Streaming TV Is Changing in October
4 Ways Streaming TV Is Changing in October

on September 27, 2019

October brings cord-cutters a new streaming video service, new features from existing services and new devices.

This Trick Lets You Read E-Books Without an E-Reader
This Trick Lets You Read E-Books Without an E-Reader

on September 25, 2019

Here’s how to turn various devices into e-readers.

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