Jennifer's Compass

NECN Ask Jennifer: Finances and kids

What type of expenses do people usually have their teens handle themselves?

 

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NECN Ask Jennifer: Children-related financial questions

Viewers with children have lots of financial questions this week.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Looking ahead to the next tax year

'Tis the season to look ahead to the new tax year, as many financial situations face New Englanders.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Social Security increase

The recent announcement of a increase in social security benefits is on the minds of many people thinking about retirement.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Concerns about paying for college

My employer doesn't match our 401k contributions, so should I focus on college savings instead? 

NECN: Ask Jennifer: Your financial questions answered

With the markets still shaky, viewers had lots of questions about retirement.

NECN Jennifer Lane: No debt ceiling decision yet

There is no debt ceiling decision yet, and while the pressure is on lawmakers to come up with a plan, there is also some pressure on all Americans about what a potential default situation will mean for Americans and their money.

NECN Ask Jennifer: Your financial questions answered

Do you have questions about your retirement?

NECN In Focus: Can you retire?

Wouldn't it be nice to be on vacation all the time?  Retirement was the topic of discussion last night.

NECN: Top 5 retirement tips for young Americans

Many Americans count on social security as their primary source of income when they retire but that money source is drying up.