Karla Bowsher

Florida, Indiana

Freelance journalist ■ Into money & health in the public interest ■ Prone to uncouth candor ■ Alum of FAU, @SunSentinel, @BrowardBulldog, et al

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Articles

6 Tax Breaks That You Can Kiss Goodbye Under Trump’s New Bill

2 days ago | moneytalksnews.com | Karla Bowsher

fizkes / Shutterstock.comPerhaps the best-known campaign promise made by President Donald Trump is extending the tax cuts that started during his first term. A federal law created in 2017, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, lowered federal income taxes in various ways, but most were temporary. Some key tax breaks are set to expire after this year — unless Congress acts. Such action is what Trump promised while campaigning. But extending expansive tax cuts is not without cost.
2 New Bills Would Slash Taxes for Older Americans

1 week ago | moneytalksnews.com | Chris Kissell |Karla Bowsher

Two bills recently introduced in Congress would sharply drop federal income taxes for many older Americans. If they become law, millions of retirees would benefit at a time when many are struggling to stay on top of rising costs. Here is what is being proposed — and what happens next. The Bonus Tax Relief for America’s Seniors ActWhat this legislation does: People who are 65 or older, or blind, get a boost to their standard deduction.
6 Financial Dates and Deadlines in May 2025

2 weeks ago | moneytalksnews.com | Karla Bowsher

Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up the noteworthy money dates in May 2025. Take a look and mark your calendar with any dates that apply to you. And if you enjoy this series, sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter so you don’t miss the next edition.
8 Types of Income That Can Jack up Your Medicare Premiums

1 month ago | moneytalksnews.com | Chris Kissell |Karla Bowsher

Lordn / Shutterstock.comIf you are a wealthy person heading into retirement, prepare for some potential sticker shock once you enroll in Medicare. About 8% of enrollees earn enough income to be subject to a surcharge that is added to their Medicare premiums. It’s called an income-related monthly adjustment amount, or IRMAA.
8 Types of Groceries That Are Immune to Tariff Price Hikes

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Chris Kissell |Karla Bowsher

32,420 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others? 32,420 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?
Trump Just Made the Government Stop Mailing Checks. Here’s Why You Should Too.

1 month ago | moneytalksnews.com | Karla Bowsher

President Donald Trump has drawn plenty of criticism for his actions during his first few months back in the White House, but there’s one executive order we should all agree with. It requires the federal government to stop sending paper check-based payments. This executive order is sure to be overlooked by many media outlets. It’s hardly as controversial as, say, invoking a wartime law to expedite deportations. And it’s certainly not as economically unnerving as tariff after tariff.
3 Ways Costco Gas Stations Just Got Even Better

1 month ago | moneytalksnews.com | Gillian Manning |Karla Bowsher

Anyone who’s driven past a Costco gas station has likely seen a winding line at the retailer’s pumps. But who can blame anyone willing to wait? The warehouse club boasts “consistently low, member-exclusive prices.” And comparing Costco’s gas prices to those of nearby stations typically confirms that Costco’s prices are less than local averages. Now, Costco has implemented some changes that may make its gas stations even more worthwhile for its members.
Brace Yourself for Price Hikes on These 8 Types of Groceries in April

1 month ago | moneytalksnews.com | Karla Bowsher

High prices have become the norm at the grocery store in recent years due to inflation. This spring stands to bring another wave of grocery price increases due to tariffs. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada are more likely to impact food prices, as they are the countries from which the U.S. imports the most food — by far. The U.S. imported more than $20 billion and $18 billion in food from these nations in 2022, respectively, according to the World Bank.
Brace Yourself for Price Hikes on These 8 Types of Groceries in April

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Karla Bowsher

33,571 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others? 33,571 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?
When the Market Plunges: Smart Moves for Investors to Make Now

2 months ago | moneytalksnews.com | Karla Bowsher

The stock market just took a nosedive, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 890 points and other stock market indices falling as much as 4% on Monday. You’re probably feeling that familiar knot in your stomach as you watch your portfolio value shrink. Whether it’s your first market correction or your fifteenth, these sudden drops never feel good. Today’s plunge might be tied to disappointing economic data, geopolitical tensions, or simply investors taking profits after a strong run.