Amy Fontinelle: Personal Finance Writer

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.

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

Sometimes paying a mortgage during retirement can be financially viable.

Getting a new home loan can help lower your monthly payment and improve your finances long term.

Know where you stand, what you’re missing, and what you can replace if your employer lets you go.

Changes in tax law regarding alimony will likely make financial planning for divorce more complex.

Some seniors opt for a bigger house during retirement as opposed to downsizing.

For many might be easier to qualify before tapping retirement resources.

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

Amy Fontinelle