Shelly Gigante: Senior Contributor

Use found money to pay off debt, bolster savings, or fund retirement.

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

From employment services to health care to housing assistance, a network of resources exists to provide support.

The investment strategy you select for your 529 college savings plan will impact your potential return and risk.

Couples who blend their money may have a healthier marriage.

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

Volunteer service and performances are just some of the ways areas honor the civil rights leader.

A retirement funded by interest income alone needs sufficient savings and a plan to offset inflation.

Roths, trusts, and life insurance policies can potentially mimic, if not mirror, some of the biggest benefits.

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

Retirement savings catch-up contributions are available for various savings plans.

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

From train conductors to baggage handlers... many give up their own holidays to help us get home to ours.

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

Talking to your parents about money can be difficult but necessary to ensure a sound estate plan.

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

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

Service members may need a supplemental policy to protect their family after they retire or leave the military.

Shelly Gigante