
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.
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Why You May Not Want to Move Near the Grandkids in Retirement
Are you retiring and thinking of moving to be near the younger generations? Before you pack up your bags, you may want to think again. Thinking of moving near the grandchildren in retirement? Before you pack up your bags, you may want to think again.
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Four Essential Michael Jordan Quotes on Life in Retirement
The GOAT of basketball on how he spends his time and what he misses.
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Avoid These Four Mistakes in the Run Up to Retirement
You can learn a thing or two from the retirees who went before you.
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Eight Biggest Financial Planning Myths: How Many Do You Believe?
These financial planning myths are some of the whoppers you may hear when you're approaching retirement.
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Dave Ramsey Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The talk-show host, author and podcaster tells Kiplinger what people can do to ensure a happy retirement.
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Six Warren Buffett Quotes Every Retiree Should Live By
The 'Oracle of Omaha' knows a thing or two about life, investing and retirement.
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You May Want To Think Twice Before Selling These Four Assets in Retirement
Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.
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Boost Your HSA Savings with These Smart and Savvy Moves
Wednesday is National HSA Awareness Day. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide savers with a triple tax benefit and even more if you adopt these strategies.
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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQ
Quiz Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.
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The 'Permission to Spend' Rules of Retirement Spending
Here’s how to spend guilt-free when you are in retirement.
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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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