Latest articles by Donna Fuscaldo
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Age in Place or Move? How to Decide Where to Live in Retirement
Retiring in place or moving is a big decision. Here's what you need to consider.
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Cryptocurrency May be Coming to Your 401(k): Should You Buy?
Crypto may be coming to a 401(k) near you. Financial experts weigh in on whether retirement savers should take the plunge.
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Target-Date Funds Aren’t For Everyone
Here’s when target-date funds don’t make the most sense for your retirement savings.
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Retiring Without Heirs: Four Options For Your Estate
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die.
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Best Places For Living Single In Retirement
From cost of living to health care access, here are three states you may want to consider if you are single and retired.
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Vacationing With the Grandkids: What Could Go Wrong?
Traveling with your grandkids may be on your bucket list, but before you book the trip, consider the downsides of gramping.
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Retirement Spending Got You Stressed? Six Signs You Need Help
Saving for retirement is the easy part. Spending those retirement dollars may cause too much stress and require help.
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Are Annuities the New Safe Haven?
Annuity sales top $100 billion in the first quarter.
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Eight Ways To Save on Your Next Luxury Trip
Looking for ways to stretch your retirement dollars? Follow these tips to get a deal on your next vacation.
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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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Six 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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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? Here's why you may want to think again.
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Baby Boomers vs. Gen X: How They Approach Retirement Differently
One generation is nearing retirement, while one is already there. How they approach this important life transition is very different.
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Annuity Payouts in Retirement: How Much Can You Get Each Month?
Annuity payouts can provide guaranteed income in retirement, but how much? The answer depends on several factors, including age, gender and the amount invested.
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Annuity Red Flags to Watch Out For
Annuities are popular, but they are also confusing. Unscrupulous brokers take advantage of that.
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion.
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Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should Care
Stagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.
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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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Social Security Sees 'Dramatic Increase' in New Filers: Should You Claim Early?
With concerns about funding shortfalls and DOGE disruption, more Americans than usual are filing to collect Social Security benefits, and at younger ages.
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Have a Retirement Question? AI Can Answer That
AI is playing an increasing role in retirement planning. Here’s how some financial advisers are leveraging this new technology.
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Trump's First 100 Days: Retirement Savers Learn the Importance of Staying the Course
From wild stock market gyrations to emotional trading, here’s how President Trump's first 100 days have impacted retirement savers.
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Five Tips For Estate Planning in 2025
We're almost halfway through the year. Is your estate in order? If not, here are some tips to get it done in 2025.
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My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Can I Do It?
I ask an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds.
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Despite Economic Uncertainty, Americans Remain Confident About Retirement, Survey Shows
Saving and spending is a concern but most workers and retirees think they are on track based on a new survey.
