Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Families with loved ones who have special needs must shelter as many assets as possible to ensure much needed, life-saving government financial support is not lost. Special needs trusts are designed ...

Can you explain how a special-needs trust works? We have an adult child on disability and have been told we can set up a special-needs trust for her. We have an individual retirement account that we ...

Parenting a child with a special need, whether a physical disability, a learning delay, an emotional challenge, or a developmental disorder, may require the acquisition of specific skills, such as ...

We’ve made significant strides as a society in removing the stigma around mental health. While there’s still more we can do, we’ve come a long way in acknowledging trauma and providing support for ...