Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

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.

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.

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

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.

Certain unique financial challenges affect LGBTQ parents, but resources exist to ease the burden.

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

Be strategic to lower your tax bill in retirement.

To retain control of your options as you get older, make plans and formalize key documents ahead of time.

These money-saving tips from wedding industry experts can help you stick to your big-day budget.

Saving for retirement is easier the earlier you start. Here’s how to take that all-important step.

Can you help your aging, financially struggling parents without compromising your future financial security?

Amy Fontinelle