Kathleen Pender
Contributing Writer, Via
Kathleen Pender has been writing about money for more than four decades. Before starting a freelance career, she worked for the San Francisco Chronicle as a business writer, editor and "Net Worth" columnist. She enjoys reading, biking, swimming, wine tasting and camping around the West in her teardrop trailer.
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Her work has also appeared on MSN, SFGate, Houston Chronicle, and San Francisco Chronicle.
Education
- Business journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia
- Knight-Bagehot fellow in business journalism at Columbia University
Articles by Kathleen Pender
That shiny new ride begins to lose value the minute you drive it off the lot. Here’s what you can do about it.
Bad actors are using artificial intelligence to supercharge their deceptions.
Older adults can be easy targets for bad actors. Here’s how to keep those in your life safe.
New technologies are enabling new ways to rip you off.
Consider tariffs, tax credits and deductions, and interest rates in your calculations.
Should you cash out, roll over, or move your 401(k)?
Plus, where is the safest place to be when it hits?
Investing in travel medical insurance could save you thousands of dollars.
Learn how to check your credit score, what it impacts, and what’s a good score.
What to consider when you’re planning to buy or lease an EV.
Negative car equity is reaching record highs due to a shifting car market.
Take steps to prevent—and recover from—tax-related identity theft.