Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

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

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.

Some strategies can potentially help lower your tax bill must be implemented by Dec. 31.

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.

Not all debt is bad. But it takes knowledge and vigilance to maintain the balance.

Don’t have enough saved to cover a sudden need? Here’s how to get your financial safety net in place.

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.

Millennials must pursue a disciplined approach of paying student loans while saving for retirement.

Super savers invest smart, set goals, and use new money to strengthen their financial safety net.

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

Many supporting kids and aging parents are unprepared for the financial and emotional toll it can take.

Shelly Gigante