Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn several strategies that can help you manage surprise medical bills.

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

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

This step-by-step guide will show you how to shop for a mortgage and look for a fair deal.

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

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

Be strategic to lower your tax bill in retirement.

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Fontinelle