Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

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

Try these ideas for financial, but non-cash, gifts that will benefit any college graduate for years to come.

Learn about two top choices that many investors use in their portfolio.

When you start earning your first paycheck, work toward setting yourself up for lifelong financial security.

Health savings accounts let you put away pretax dollars for medical expenses.

The right nursing home can improve longevity and quality of life for a loved one.

Supporting a child on a single income takes resolve, creativity, and mutual support.

Learn how to retire early without paying penalties on retirement account distributions before age 59½.

How students can handle any response to their college applications.

Your former home could become an asset, if you fully understand the duties and expenses of landlording.

Certain behaviors and inaction can be counterproductive to financial wellness and lead to budget instability.

Tips for paying off debt from using proceeds from retirement plan distributions to Social Security tactics.

Retiree tips for qualifying for a mortgage without employment income.

Renting or owning a home in retirement: breaking down the financial pros and cons.

From helping a child to shielding assets, trusts can sometimes come in handy.

Are you financially on track for the retirement you want? What to do if you are not.

As a grandparent, you have options for providing support for grandchildren and lending assistance to parents.

Your 40s are a career midpoint and a smart time to see if you’re on track to meet retirement savings goals.

Amy Fontinelle