Jennifer's Compass

NECN Ask Jennifer: E-mail or paper

Changing the way you get statements takes some reorganization.

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NECN In Focus: Online bank safety tips from Jennifer Lane

Online banking is the new norm, but there are still things you need to know to keep your information secure.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Your financial future

With the end of the year approaching, there's no better time than now to check your financial plan.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Food shopping

The USDA says grocery prices rose more than fiver percent from last July to this July.  How can you make your money go further?

NECN: What will insurance cover?

As people across the east coast and in New England pick up the pieces from Tropical Storm Irene, many of us are starting to have questions about what exactly our insurance policies cover.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Financial summer planning

We all love vacations, but not getaways that break us financially.  Want to go somewhere with your family and not end up in debt to your eyebrows?

NECN Ask Jennifer: How long do you need to keep bank statements?

Many viewers this week were asking for tips on how to keep paperwork organized. 

NECN Ask Jennifer: Tax surprises

There is just about a week and a half before it's time to report earnings to the IRS.  If you got a surprise when you filled out your 1040 this year, you're not the only one.

NECN: Jennifer Lane answers your financial questions

Topics in this morning's segment ranged from home office tax deductions to the best retirement savings plans.

NECN In Focus: Organizing your finances

Spring cleaning is more than just getting your home in tip top shape. Now is a great time to get your finances organized.