Latest articles by Donna Fuscaldo
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Should You Retire Now or Work Five More Years?
How to decide if an extra five years is worth it.
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Inherited IRA Rules: How to Avoid a Tax Trap
Don't get hit with a big tax bill thanks to an inherited IRA. Learn the rules and save.
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Five Social Security Myths That Can Cost You Thousands
Before you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods.
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Are You Supporting Multiple Generations in Retirement?
Here’s how to support your parents and your adult children without sacrificing your retirement.
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Your 401(k) is Changing: Trump Opens the Door to Private Assets, Cryptocurrency
President Trump signed an executive order allowing alternative investments in 401(k)s. Here's what it means to your retirement savings accounts.
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Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Four Strategies to Free Up Stuck Investments
From forgotten 401(k)s to outdated asset allocations, here’s how stuck money can hurt your retirement.
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Go Unfulfilled: Plan for Your Passion in Retirement
Follow these three steps to ensure you are emotionally and financially prepared for your passion in retirement.
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The Retirement Bucket Rule: Your Guide to Fear-Free Spending
Forget market declines or rising inflation. With this strategy, you won’t have to worry about any of that during retirement.
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My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Here's How I’m Doing So Far.
I asked an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds. Here is how it's been going so far.
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Retirement Health Care Costs Are On the Rise: What You Need to Know
A 65-year-old retiree will face significantly higher lifetime health care costs than they would have a year ago, even with Medicare. Here are the surprising totals.
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Beat Inflation: Smart Strategies to Protect Your Retirement Savings and Spending
With inflation creeping up again, here’s how to safeguard your retirement planning.
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Want To Retire at 65? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions
Daydreaming about retiring at 65? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen
Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?
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Four Surprising Signs You’ll Never Retire (and How to Fix Them)
Gearing up to retire? If any of these four signs ring true, you might want to make some changes before you do.
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Even Stars Need Healthcare: What Venus Williams' Story Tells Us About Retirement Planning
Don't let health insurance costs force you back into the game. Start planning now to ensure your early retirement is forever.
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Thinking of a New Car in Retirement? Why GM's Latest News Matters
The retirement car conundrum: buy outright or finance your next ride?
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Denmark Raised the Social Security Age to 70. Should the US Do the Same?
Social Security is facing a shortfall. One idea is to raise the retirement age, as Denmark did recently, but would it work in America?
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The Five Most Expensive States For Retirees (And How Much Extra You Need)
Outliving your retirement savings is a real fear, especially if you live in these four states and Washington, D.C.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings compares to this Wall Street guide for people aged 55 to 60, ranked by income.
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings compare to this Wall Street guide for people aged 50 and 55, ranked by income.
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Annuity Fees: What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands in Retirement
How much in annuity fees is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?
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Are You a Retirement Millionaire Too Afraid to Spend?
Don't let regret haunt you. Here are five ways to safely enjoy your sizable retirement nest egg.
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I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I'm Scared I'll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?
An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
