Jennifer's Compass

NECN Ask Jennifer: Smart gifts

Giving the gift of financial knowledge this holiday season is discussed.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Retirement, gift ideas

Gift ideas, credit counciling services and taking out a loan in retirement were the topics of discussion last night.

Teens and college students: Plan a money-smart summer

(NECN) - School's almost out, but summertime can be about more than bumming at the beach. Now's the time for parents and teens to start planning a "money smart" summer.

Protecting your retirement in your 40s and 50s

A rough economy is tough on everyone, but it can be particularily difficult if you're in your 40s and 50s. These are "peak" years for many; peak earning but also peak spending and peak stress years.

Getting on track and staying there can be tough, so we offered some tips in the segment below from my new book "The Everything Personal Finance in your 40s and 50s Book"

Click below to go to the segment (NECN will run an ad before the segment runs)