Penelope Wang

Penelope Wang is an award-winning freelance journalist who covers personal finance topics, including retirement planning, consumer protection, and managing credit. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, Newsweek and Time, among other publications.

With more than two decades of experience reporting on money issues, Penny has worked as an editor and writer at Consumer Reports and Money magazine, where she covered mutual funds and launched a retirement newsletter.

During her years at Money, Penny shared a Loeb award for her coverage of end-of-life care and was named a Loeb finalist for her story on helping parents manage their finances. She also contributed to stories that were nominated for National Magazine Awards. Previously, she worked at Forbes and the original Newsweek.

Penny is a graduate of Swarthmore College and received a master’s degree from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.