Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

Open, honest dialogue with spouses, kids, and aging parents can potentially help you meet your financial goals.

Singles are spending big bucks to meet a potential mate. Is that wise, or needed?

By adding to your IRA earlier than April of the next year, your investment can potentially deliver more growth.

Your 401(k) alone may not generate sufficient income to sustain your lifestyle in retirement.

A 360-degree plan may help you reach your goals.

Couples who blend at least some of their money in their marriage may help foster a healthy interdependence.

Even as variants surge, there are things that families can do today to help ensure financial wellness tomorrow.

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.

Technology and traditions can help you stay connected.

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

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

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

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

However you celebrate, it’s all about being together again.

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

Besides longevity, that jog may also boost emotional wellness and your quality of life.

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

Shelly Gigante