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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Five Smart Moves for Retirement Health Care: Maximize Your HSA and Medigap Savings
Unchecked health care costs in retirement could blow a hole in your savings. Here’s how to avoid that.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Eight Spooky Retirement Stats That Will Scare the Bejesus Out of You
Think you have retirement planning down to a science? Consider these scary statistics.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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What are Annuities? The Different Types and How They Work
Annuities are becoming more popular among savers who want peace of mind and a regular stream of income in retirement.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Grant Cardone Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The entrepreneur, real estate investor and motivational speaker tells us why people should never stop working.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'Go Live Your Life' Rule of Retirement Spending
The 'guardrails approach' to retirement spending signals when you can spend more and when you need to rein it in, giving you greater flexibility in your post-work life.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retiring Without Heirs: Four Options For Your Estate
Just because you don’t have anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
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
