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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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQ
Quiz Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'Permission to Spend' Rules of Retirement Spending
Here’s how to spend guilt-free when you are in retirement.
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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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A Comfortable Retirement is About More Than Money
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
When it comes to a happy retirement, money can’t buy these things.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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."
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
