Jennifer's Compass: September 2011

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September 2011

September 28, 2011

NECN Ask Jennifer: Open enrollment

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

Posted at 01:22 PM in Asset allocation, Cash flow and budgeting, Healthcare, Insurance, Investing, Jobs and workplace, Money, Retirement | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

NECN Ask Jennifer: 401k

Viewers had lots of questions about investments and 401k's.

Posted at 01:13 PM in Asset allocation, Banking, Debt management, Investing, Money, Mutual funds, Retirement, Stocks | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 24, 2011

Live YOUR version of the American Dream!

WSJ published the advice I gave a couple who were building wealth while raising their kids in a (gasp) rented home.

WSJ Game Plan: Saving by Renting

Posted at 06:59 AM in Cash flow and budgeting, Money, Mortgages and real estate, Refinance, Retirement | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 21, 2011

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?

Posted at 02:42 PM in Cash flow and budgeting, General, Money | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

NECN Ask Jennifer: 401k concerns

Despite a bit of a rebound for the stock market in recent weeks, viewers remain concerned about their 401k’s.

Posted at 02:33 PM in Asset allocation, Investing, Money, Mutual funds, Retirement, Stocks, Tax | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 14, 2011

NECN Ask Jennifer: Concerns about paying for college

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

Posted at 01:24 PM in College planning, Debt management, Investing, Kids and money, Money, Social Security | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

NECN Ask Jennifer: College costs

Defaults are rising on college loans.

Posted at 01:08 PM in College planning, Debt management, Kids and money, Money | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 07, 2011

NECN Ask Jennifer: Cash flow concerns

Is it better to stop savings so I can pay off a credit card faster?

Posted at 02:33 PM in Cash flow and budgeting, Credit Cards, Credit scores and reports, Debt management, Money, Mortgages and real estate, Real Estate, Tax | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

NECN Ask Jennifer: Planning ahead

Planning ahead is important. Last night's segment shared tips to knowing when to sell and when to hold.

Posted at 02:23 PM in Asset allocation, College planning, Investing, Money, Mutual funds, Retirement, Stocks, Tax | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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