Amy Fontinelle

If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, you’ll face several challenges that biological parents don’t.

An early retirement offer is more than a lump sum. Learn how to evaluate the severance, health insurance, stock vesting, taxes, and emotional impact.

Accepting a loan from parents can feel like an easy fix, but emotional dynamics and tax rules complicate it. Here is what to know before you borrow.

To achieve FIRE — financial independence, retire early — takes extra planning and determination.

Just lost your job? These 5 financial moves — from filing for unemployment to cutting spending — can help stabilize your finances fast.

Discover how disability and student loans intersect, including your eligibility for new financial aid. Learn about discharge options if you become disabled.

A custodial Roth IRA, or Roth IRA for kids, can help your child learn the importance of saving and investing while building a strong financial foundation.

Have you saved enough to be financially on track for the retirement you want? What to do if you are not.

These popular savings benchmarks, adjusted for your circumstances, can help you assess if you’re on track.

It depends on your state, the type of debt you have, and how you structure your assets.

Many experts say you should have 3× your salary saved for retirement by 40. See how to benchmark your progress — and how to catch up if you're behind.

Learn actionable strategies to manage surprise medical bills, appeal denied health insurance claims, and understand your rights under the No Surprises Act.

Avoid these possible pitfalls to help get the maximum benefit from your 529 savings plan.

Learn how to shop for a mortgage with this step-by-step guide. Compare mortgage types, evaluate loan terms, and find the best interest rates for your home purchase.

Revocable and irrevocable trusts both help protect your assets and avoid probate — but they work very differently. Learn how to choose the right one.

Steps include estimating medical costs, planning for parental leave, and evaluating your insurance needs.

Making backdoor Roth and mega backdoor Roth contributions can be excellent retirement savings strategies for high earners.

Everything changes when your financial plan includes other people. Here are tips for creating a family budget.