Jennifer's Compass

NECN Ask Jennifer: Open enrollment

 Health insurance and retirement, and how to plan ahead was the topic of discussion last night.

NECN In Focus: Budget battles in D.C.

In Focus, the budget battles in D.C. The President has delivered his proposals. Republicans are working on theirs, with more cuts. So what could it mean for you?

NECN Ask Jennifer: Flex spending, social security, savings bonds

It's almost the end of the year and viewer's have lots of questions about flexibile spending accounts, social security and savings bonds.

Ask Jennifer: Filing taxes, paying down loans

There is still plenty of time before it's time to start thinking about filing taxes, but many viewers are already looking for ways to save.

NECN In Focus: Long term health care

Preparing for the costs of Long Term Health Care can be difficult to discuss, but is important.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Illness and finances

Understanding your financial options when an illness occurs can help protect your savings.

NECN In Focus: Financial benefits of exercise

There are many benefits to regular exercise. Viewer's of this evening's segment learned how excercising can help you become money smart.

In Focus: Health expenses

Changes in how many of us pay for health care are coming up, so now is a great time to prepare financially.

Viewer questions: Paying for LTC insurance and surprise bank fees

First up, a question about long-term care insurance and taxes, then a tough question on new surprise bank fees.

Getting the best of your employee benefits

(NECN) - As we head into fall, we are getting closer to open enrollment season -- the time when many of you will have the chance to pick your health and other benefits for 2009.