Shelly  Gigante

Shelly Gigante

Shelly Gigante specializes in personal finance issues. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications and news websites.

In middle school, his best friend’s parents took him in and showed him what it means to be a family.
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.
A year later, the Texas homeless man who found a family is working and still charming those he meets.
The We Dine Together lunch club is now in more than 150 schools as students stand up for one another.
A middle-schooler is using the support he received from a biker group to recast his school life.
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.
Higher-income households are more confident, but still worry about the American dream.
An intriguing project shows how financial advisors are focusing on the relationship between humans and money.
A third generation Chinese-American builds her family business with commitment to community.
How a New York entrepreneur started a trade school for underprivileged women in India.
Murals and open-air galleries bring people from all walks of life together and energize neighborhoods.
Those who make time for others feel more secure about their financial well-being.
At a Connecticut gym, members and instructors support each other on the journey to good health.