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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Are You Supporting Multiple Generations in Retirement?
Here’s how to support your parents and your adult children without sacrificing your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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From forgotten 401(k)s to outdated asset allocations, here’s how stuck money can hurt your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Six Signs It's Time to Retire
Thinking about retiring in 2025? See if any of these six signs ring true
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The $33,000 Retirement: One Man's Surprising Path to Financial Freedom at 61
Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Over 100k Medicare Accounts Breached in Hack: Was Yours One?
Identity Theft Letters are going out to 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries who may have been impacted. Here's how to protect your identity and benefits.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want to Avoid IRMAA? Consider a Roth Conversion
If you make above a certain income, expect to pay more for Medicare, unless you take steps to lower your income. Here's how.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69? How it Would Affect You
Workers have two choices if the full retirement age ever increases to 69. Work longer or collect less.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Are Managed 401(k) Accounts Worth the Extra Cost?
Managed 401(k) accounts are an option in an increasing number of company plans, but are they worth the additional fees vs. target-date funds?
By Donna Fuscaldo
