Jennifer Waters
Jennifer Waters is Financial Writer at Encyclopædia Britannica.
Jennifer Waters is a Chicago-based, award-winning business writer who has primarily covered business news for 25-plus years in major national print, radio, and TV broadcasts, as well as online.
Recent Articles
Investing
Video streaming services: Who’s who and what’s next?
After the streaming war comes the subscription fatigue.
Investing
What is the U.S. monthly retail sales report and why does it matter?
Are consumers spending or not?
Household Finance
Facing a financial quagmire? Chapter 13 can help you create a repayment plan
In need of a little breathing room?
Household Finance
What to expect when leasing a car: Jargon and math
Wading through the terms and terminology.
Household Finance
Is pet insurance really worth it? Let your pet be the judge
The dog ate my … wallet.
Household Finance
I’ve got a trip coming up. Do I need travel insurance?
Peace of mind is a good thing, but consider the cost.
Household Finance
Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection: When financial issues hit a breaking point
The liquidation solution.
Household Finance
Chapter 11 bankruptcy: A little breathing room while a company restructures
Relieve, reorganize, renegotiate—and hopefully, don’t repeat.
Retirement
How to find purpose after you retire from your career
Side-hustle, volunteer, downshift? Yes, please.
Household Finance
HELOC vs. second mortgage: Different home equity loan types
Two ways to tap home equity.
Household Finance
Selling a house? Follow the seven steps in our staging checklist
Declutter, beautify, update as needed.
Investing
REITs: Targeting income, capital appreciation, and diversification
Real estate investing goes beyond your home.