Jennifer's Compass

NECN Tax Tip Tuesday: Last day to file

Last minute tax tips are shared.  What can be done to help prepare for next year?   

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NECN Ask Jennifer: Filing taxes

Tips for filing taxes

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NECN Ask Jennifer: Retirement advice

It's something we all have to worry about. Whether you’re a new worker, an experienced pro or the owner of your own company, retirement planning can be complicated and confusing.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Saving for retirement

Retirement and taxes were the topics of discussion on last night's viewer question segment.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Money tips for business owners

Last night's segment gave some handy money tips to those who own their own business.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Saving for college

How to prepare for dealing with financial aid was just one topic of discussion this evening.

NECN Viewer Questions: Solo 401K, foreclosure and paying down debt

(NECN) - Being your own boss can be both rewarding and a challenge, especially when it comes to arranging your own finances.

Retirement planning for small businesses is our top question this evening on NECN.

Peer-to-Peer lending: Bank alternative

(NECN) - In Focus Tuesday, credit and lending. We've talked a lot about how challenging it has been to find a loan during the recession. In this segment we check in on a topic known as peer to peer lending.

If you're an investor, this could be one way to get a better return than a CD or savings account. Defaults are still high on the loans, but improving with new credit scores screens put in place by the P2P companies.

If you need a loan to move credit card debt off a card, start or grow a business or for other personal sources P2P (or social lending) may be the solution.

Tips for starting up your own business

(NECN) - If you are looking for a new job, is becoming your own boss the answer? Are you ready to start your own business?

Answer 5 basic questions:

• Why do you want to start a business?
• What is unique about your product/service?
• Are you the best person for the job?
• Do you have independent financial support?
• What are your financial expectations?

Next Step: Build an advisory board:

• Great a reality check
• Interview people in your field
• Ask how they started/what do differently
• Refine product or service offering
• Write your business plan

Business not a great idea for you? Build your consulting business:

• Keep networking
• Focus your offering -- don't take anything that comes along
• Stay in your work niche
• Use a consulting agreement
• Work on retainer, if possible

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