Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

Supplement costs with a Coverdell Education Savings Account, Roth IRA, financial aid, scholarships, or loans.

Despite debt challenges, younger buyers are seeking affordable homes in the suburbs.

Does remarriage help or hurt a student’s college financial aid package?

There’s no place for one-size-fits-all financial advice. Different types of families have different needs.

Some colleges offer unique financial aid and scholarship opportunities to twins and siblings.

Young adult cancer survivors face financial challenges that other age groups don’t.

There's more than the initial fee, but with planning you can give a cat or dog a great life.

Is the financial support you give helping or hurting your child?

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

Women in divorce should outline their financial and family priorities to achieve a sound settlement.

Refinancing or consolidating your student loans can lower payments but change important terms.

Parents plan to spend savings on themselves; long-term care and medical expenses may deplete what is left.

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can threaten your family’s financial stability.

What are the best ways to use money in a 529 plan if your child won’t be using it for college?

Savvy companies can become great places to work with parent-friendly policies.

Teach your teenager how to achieve a high credit score and sound credit history.

You can borrow smaller amounts as you need them and only pay interest on the money you truly need to borrow.

If college isn't in the picture, there are other attractive career options.

Amy Fontinelle