Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

Living together adds a business aspect to a romantic relationship. What to ask so the arrangement succeeds?

Know your partner's money habits before you say "I will."

The financial pyramid helps you achieve your saving and retirement goals by prioritizing your finances.

Should you choose term or permanent life insurance? It depends on what you’re insuring against.

Couples planning a wedding around a winter holiday must navigate carefully.

Who they are and their financial needs are varied in today's modern family.

Parents, children, and grandchildren can make a business work, with the right skills.

Besides the obvious changes in lifestyle, there are fundamental money management changes to negotiate.

No matter how much or how little you have, an estate plan will help ease things for your loved ones.

Protect your portfolio against a market downturn with diversification, asset allocation, or an annuity.

How do accounts not specifically geared for college stack up when it comes to saving for higher education?

Emotional and financial demands change from pets to children to parents.

Life insurance proceeds could help recoup costs resulting from taking care of an aging parent.

You might consider a custodial account for flexibility — or a custodial 529 or Coverdell for education.

Learn about the resources available to you when a huge expense hits.

Learn how the benefits of different 529 plans can ease the burden of paying for college.

Following these time-tested investment principles may get you from the present to retirement.

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

Amy Fontinelle