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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8 Worst Pieces of Retirement Advice Ever
Don’t let bad guidance derail your retirement. Here's what financial experts say is the advice every retiree should absolutely avoid.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Mark Cuban Quotes Every Retiree Should Live By
The billionaire businessman and Shark Tank alum has some advice that may surprise you.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Average Spending by Age for Those 55 and Up: How Do You Stack Up?
Everybody has their own number for how much they’ll spend in retirement. See if yours is in line with the averages.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Me-First Rule of Retirement Spending
Follow the 'Me-First" rule and you won't have to worry about running out of money when the stock market goes south.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'Pay Yourself' Rule of Retirement Spending
Get peace of mind in retirement with the 'Pay Yourself' rule.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Did My $50,000 Starbucks Habit Ruin My Retirement Plan?
The real retirement cost might not be as devastating as it seems.
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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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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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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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
