Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

Volunteer service and performances are just some of the ways areas honor the civil rights leader.

A retirement funded by interest income alone needs sufficient savings and a plan to offset inflation.

You blew your budget on holiday gifts. Financial experts offer tips for paring down debt.

Roths, trusts, and life insurance policies can potentially mimic, if not mirror, some of the biggest benefits.

Gifts from the heart can cost little to nothing, but they do take extra planning.

Retirement savings catch-up contributions are available for various savings plans.

From train conductors to baggage handlers... many give up their own holidays to help us get home to ours.

Technology and traditions can help you stay connected.

Consumers, especially younger generations, are likely to rack up credit card debt again this season.

Income rose? Only group coverage through work? Debt? Maybe it's time to revisit your policy.

The investment strategy you select for your 529 college savings plan will impact your potential return and risk.

Talking to your parents about money can be difficult but necessary to ensure a sound estate plan.

What's more meaningful than another toy? An investment or money lesson that will help secure their future.

Thanksgiving is an opportune time to ensure your aging parents have their estate plan in place.

Those who intend to keep working as they age still need a retirement plan for themselves and their family.

Service members may need a supplemental policy to protect their family after they retire or leave the military.

Families support each other emotionally, physically...and, just as important, financially.

Families are embracing 'trunk or treat' events and community block parties.

Shelly Gigante