Jennifer Barrett

Who Am I?

I've been a journalist for more than a dozen years, writing extensively about personal finance and consumer issues for publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Newsweek, where I was a general editor until June 2008. I'm also the co-author of “The Smart Cookies' Guide to Making More Dough”, a new money book for women published by Random House's Delacorte press. In between freelance assignments, I am working on a new book. Read my Full Bio

 

Recent Work

  • The Million Woman March

    For Newsweek What female entrepreneurs are doing to help themselves — and their sisters.
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  • Giving it Away in Retirement

    For the Washington Post Retiring with a windfall? Some smart ways to give.
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  • Dieting for Dollars

    For Newsweek How companies are monitoring employee health habits and rewarding those who shape up.
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Buy the Book

"The perfect gift for recent grads-or anyone who needs convincing that financial health is attainable." Publishers' Weekly

"Anyone who's afraid to take hold of her financial life should grab this inspiring book with both hands." Liz Pulliam Weston, MSN Money columnist & author of "Deal With Your Debt""