Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

The right life insurance policy not only protects your family from financial risk, but also fits your budget.

In middle school, his best friend’s parents took him in and showed him what it means to be a family.

With interest rates rising, borrowers may pay more for loans but savers may welcome the higher yields.

Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of new considerations and responsibilities.

Hockey player credits his parents, brother, and wife for giving him the strength to pursue his dream.

NHL star's older brother helped mold him and changed his future.

Basketball pro Paul Pierce said his mentor and coach drove his development on and off the court.

Medicare's drug coverage gap may be shrinking, but medication costs may still present a financial challenge.

A year later, the Texas homeless man who found a family is working and still charming those he meets.

A middle-schooler is using the support he received from a biker group to recast his school life.

The We Dine Together lunch club is now in more than 150 schools as students stand up for one another.

The community that helped their Muslim neighbors rebuild their place of worship celebrates its reopening.

A veteran who lost his sight had to learn to trust his guides to tackle a marathon. Now he’s hooked.

How a disabled marathon runner inspires others and gets his own inspiration.

Genome sequencing has ushered in a new era of medicine and could one day help prevent inherited disease.

Hispanic families are sending their kids to college in record numbers, but many still struggle to cover costs.

College tuition continues to rise so understanding financial aid options is critical.

More Americans are dreaming of an early retirement. If that includes you, start planning now.

Shelly Gigante