Amy Fontinelle

There are good, and not so good, ways to come up with a down payment to buy a home.

Scammers defraud seniors of billions of dollars per year, but you can take preventative steps.

Both Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs can help you save for retirement. But they have different rules.

Before saying 'I do' again, explore a prenuptial agreement, revising your will, estate plan or trust. 

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

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

Opening new credit cards can sometimes help, not hurt, your credit score. 

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

Some colleges offer unique financial aid and scholarships to twins and siblings. 

What to consider when selling your first home, from staging to negotiating.

It might be easier to qualify before tapping retirement resources.

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

Learn about two top choices for many investors.

These communities can offer numerous amenities, but may have limits as you age.

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

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

The marital status of parents can affect the aid available to a student.

Is it better to be a great student at a lesser school, or a lesser student at a great school?