
Donna Fuscaldo
Donna Fuscaldo is the retirement writer at Kiplinger.com. A writer and editor focused on retirement savings, planning, travel and lifestyle, Donna brings over two decades of experience working with publications including AARP, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investopedia and HerMoney.
Latest articles by Donna Fuscaldo
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What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees
Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.
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A Comfortable Retirement is About More Than Money
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When it comes to a happy retirement, money can’t buy these things.
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Need a Reason to Retire Early? Consider These Eye-Opening Stats
The majority of people retire early, leaving the workforce before reaching their full retirement age (FRA). Maybe you should, too.
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Social Security Check Late? No, It's Not the Government Shutdown, but It Could Be These Four Reasons
Social Security payments are a reliable source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing, ensure you don’t make these four mistakes.
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Turn These Three Retirement Downsides Into Upsides
Not everything about retirement is perfect, but don't let it get you down. Here's how to make lemonade out of these three retirement "lemons."
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion. But is it better to just stash those premiums in an emergency fund?
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Quiz: Coast, Barista, Lean or Fat? Which FIRE Retire Early Style Is Right For You?
Test your knowledge of the different types of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) with this short quiz.
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Is Lifestyle Creep Hurting Your Retirement?
Are you spending a lot on non-essentials that once felt like luxuries but now seem normal? You might be experiencing lifestyle creep. Here's how to stop it in its tracks.
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Three Out-Of-The-Box Retirement Moves the Wealthy Swear by
A 401(k) isn't the only way to fire up your savings. There are other tax-smart ways to build a nest egg, including these three out-of-the-box moves used by the richest retirees.
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Want To Retire at 55, 60, 62, 65, 67 or 70? Ask Yourself These Questions First
Age is just a number, but when it comes to retirement, make sure you are prepared by answering these questions.
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Average Spending by Age for Those 55 and Up: Are You Thrifty?
Everybody has their own number for how much they’ll spend in retirement. See if your's is in line with the averages.
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I’m Not Worried About Saving for Retirement; I’ll Just Work Forever. What Can Go Wrong?
Here's why that approach to saving for retirement doesn't always work out.
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Is An Annuity Your Missing Retirement Piece?
In need of some guaranteed income? An annuity may be the answer if you check off any of these boxes.
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Want To Retire at 55? See If You Can Answer These Five Questions
Who said you can’t retire at 55? If you say yes to these questions, you may be on your way to an early retirement.
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The Me-First Rule of Retirement Spending
Follow the 'Me-First" rule and you won't have to worry about running out of money when the stock market goes south.
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Seven Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work
Sure, money is a big reason to come out of retirement, but it's not the only reason retirees are doing it.
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Boost Your Retirement Savings in Your 50s with These Six Moves
If you want to supercharge your nest egg in the run-up to retirement, follow these strategies.
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Does PNC's $4.1 Billion Purchase of FirstBank Impact You? 5 Must-Know Strategies If Your Bank Closes
Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.
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Seven Guilt-Free Ways to Spend Your Retirement Cash
You may be reluctant to spend in retirement, but if you have the extra cash, here are seven ways you'll feel good doing it.
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Do You Want An Extra $50,000 In Your 401(k)? Delay Retiring
Don’t think putting off retiring for six months to a year will have a meaningful impact? Think again. See how much it can help.
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The 401(k) Mistake That Could Cost You Millions in Retirement Savings
Thinking about reducing your 401(K) contributions? Here are six reasons why you might want to reconsider.
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Five Wealth-Building Moves You Can Make in Retirement
Here's a look at five ways to build wealth in retirement. Who says you can't make a bundle once you've retired?
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Want to Retire At 70? See if You Can Answer These Six Questions
Thinking of finally calling it quits? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
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Seven 401(k) Perks You May Not Know About
401(k) plans have gotten an upgrade over the years. Here's a look at what your plan may offer.
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