Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

The age you are when you have your first child may affect your finances in different ways.

Spending on youth sports has spiraled. Here are tips on paring costs and focusing on fun.

An estate plan can protect your assets, provided you avoid costly mistakes in your trust, ownership and more.

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

If your mom does not have certain plans in place, she may be vulnerable to financial risk.

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.

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.

Shelly Gigante