Brendan Pedersen
Latest articles by Brendan Pedersen
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The Best You Can Hope for from the Equifax Settlementcredit & debt The average payout will be far less than $125. But you may be reimbursed for other costs.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Drug Price Info Is No Cure for Sticker Shock
insurance Efforts to curb spending raise questions about just how competitive health care can be.
By Brendan Pedersen
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How Long You Must Wait to Make Penalty-Free Withdrawals After Converting to a Roth IRAsavings The timing of converting money from a traditional IRA to a Roth can affect how long you must wait before you’re allowed to withdraw money without penalty.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Flagstaff, Ariz.: A Smart Place to Retireretirement Retirees can enjoy biking, skiing and a “brewery trail” in this high-altitude corner of the Grand Canyon State.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Evanston, Ill.: A Smart Place to Retire
retirement The “City of Churches” on Lake Michigan provides retirees outdoor activities and iconic architecture.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Swarthmore, Pa.: A Smart Place to Retire
retirement The Pennsylvania small town features an inclusive liberal arts college and an active retiree community.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Wipe Out Debt, One Step at a Timecredit & debt Pay off debt with the highest interest first, stick to a schedule and automate payments.
By Brendan Pedersen
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A 401(k) Plan Personalized for Youinvesting New retirement plan options seek to improve on standard target-date funds.
By Brendan Pedersen
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The Problem With PLUS LoansPaying for College New student loan rates are lower, but parent loans are still no bargain.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Put Your 5G Upgrade on Pause
Technology Don’t get your hopes up too soon. Widespread rollout of the faster wireless service could take years.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Medicare for All: Promise and Perils
insurance Incremental reforms are more likely than a complete overhaul.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Identity Theft: Act Now to Protect Yourself
Scams Identity thieves are more skilled at their nefarious craft than ever.
By Miriam Cross
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Personal Finance Lessons From a NFL ProBrandon Copeland NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland shares his money playbook with friends, family and students.
By Brendan Pedersen
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How to Avoid Cashing Out Your 401(k)investing It’s easier to transfer your savings to your new employer’s plan.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Find a Financial Planner Who’s a Cool Cucumberinvesting Don’t panic, and look for an adviser who will look out for your best interests.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Betting on March Madness Is Big Businessspending Gambling on college basketball’s Big Dance is no longer confined to the office pool.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Vetting a Broker Is Harder Than It Looks
investing A lot of negative information is expunged from popular search tool BrokerCheck.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Young & Scrappy -- And Saving for Retirementsavings No excuses. You don’t need a 401(k) or employer match to save.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Don't Fall for a Phisher's BaitScams Every type of business is a potential target for scammers using email to steal personal information or do serious damage to computer systems.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Best Services for Online SecurityTechnology Four ways to help protect your sensitive digital information from hackers without breaking the bank.
By Brendan Pedersen
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New Tools to Stop Robocallssavings Your cell-phone service is taking aim at spammers and spoofers.
By Brendan Pedersen
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How to Avoid Fraudulent Online MerchantsSmart Buying Tips on how to steer clear of fraud and late shipments when you're doing your holiday shopping.
By Brendan Pedersen
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Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical RightMarkets Have a massive fortune, political vision, and no idea how to pull the two together? Jane Mayer’s Dark Money may be the summer read for you.
By Brendan Pedersen
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