Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

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.

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

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.

There are some compelling reasons for delaying your Social Security.

If you qualify for a Roth IRA, it might make sense to limit a 401(k) to employer match.

Starting over in a new career requires a financial cushion and plenty of planning.

Retirement savers are wise to max out their 401(k) or IRA, but must be aware of the annual pre-tax limit.

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.

Don’t let college costs, market volatility, or longevity risk give you nightmares.

Strategies that can potentially help lower your 2018 tax bill.

Shelly Gigante