Latest articles by Donna Fuscaldo
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Go Unfulfilled: Plan for Your Passion in Retirement
Follow these three steps to ensure you are emotionally and financially prepared for your passion in retirement.
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The Retirement Bucket Rule: Your Guide to Fear-Free Spending
Forget market declines or rising inflation. With this strategy, you won’t have to worry about any of that during retirement.
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My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Here's How I’m Doing So Far.
I asked an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds. Here is how it's been going so far.
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Retirement Health Care Costs Are On the Rise: What You Need to Know
A 65-year-old retiree will face significantly higher lifetime health care costs than they would have a year ago, even with Medicare. Here are the surprising totals.
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Beat Inflation: Smart Strategies to Protect Your Retirement Savings and Spending
With inflation creeping up again, here’s how to safeguard your retirement planning.
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Want To Retire at 65? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions
Daydreaming about retiring at 65? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen
Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?
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Four Surprising Signs You’ll Never Retire (and How to Fix Them)
Gearing up to retire? If any of these four signs ring true, you might want to make some changes before you do.
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Even Stars Need Healthcare: What Venus Williams' Story Tells Us About Retirement Planning
Don't let health insurance costs force you back into the game. Start planning now to ensure your early retirement is forever.
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Your 401(k) is Changing: Trump Moves to Open the Door to Private Assets, Cryptocurrency
Six months into President Trump’s second term, and 401(k) savers are getting ready to have more ways to diversify their retirement savings accounts.
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Thinking of a New Car in Retirement? Why GM's Latest News Matters
The retirement car conundrum: buy outright or finance your next ride?
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Denmark Raised the Social Security Age to 70. Should the US Do the Same?
Social Security is facing a shortfall. One idea is to raise the retirement age, as Denmark did recently, but would it work in America?
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The Five Most Expensive States For Retirees (And How Much Extra You Need)
Outliving your retirement savings is a real fear, especially if you live in these four states and Washington, D.C.
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Want To Retire at 62? See if You Can Answer These Six Questions
Ready to stop working at 62, but aren't sure if you can make it happen? If you answer yes to these questions, retirement may be on the horizon.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings compares to this Wall Street guide for people aged 55 to 60, ranked by income.
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings compare to this Wall Street guide for people aged 50 and 55, ranked by income.
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Annuity Fees: What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands in Retirement
How much in annuity fees is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?
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Are You a Retirement Millionaire Too Afraid to Spend?
Don't let regret haunt you. Here are five ways to safely enjoy your sizable retirement nest egg.
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Bank Closing Down? 5 Must-Know Strategies for Retirees
Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.
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I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I'm Scared I'll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?
An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
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Six Signs It's Time to Retire
Thinking about retiring in 2025? See if any of these six signs ring true
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The $33,000 Retirement: One Man's Surprising Path to Financial Freedom at 61
Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.
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Over 100k Medicare Accounts Breached in Hack: Was Yours One?
Identity Theft Letters are going out to 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries who may have been impacted. Here's how to protect your identity and benefits.
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