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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I’m retiring in 2026, but I can’t sleep because of worry and fear.We asked professional wealth planners for advice.
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QUIZ: What Type Of Retirement Spender Are You?Quiz What is your retirement spending style? Find out with this quick quiz.
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7 Ways to Save for Retirement in 2026If you did a poor job of saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in 2026.
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7 Outrageous Ways Retirees Can Invest Their Money in 2026Stocks and bonds aren't the only ways to invest your retirement "fun money."
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The 'Best of Both Worlds' Rule of Retirement SpendingIt's the 4% rule on steroids. Here's what it is and why it might work for you.
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7 Dr. Seuss Quotes Retirees Should Live ByYou're off to great places! Why Dr. Seuss is the retirement guru you didn't know you needed.
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11 Outrageous Ways To Spend Money in RetirementWhether you have excess cash to spend or want to pretend, here’s a look at 11 ridiculous ways retirees can splurge.
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Why Playing It Safe in Retirement Is a Big RiskFear of losing money could actually cost you in retirement. Find out why being too conservative with your life savings can hurt you and how to stop that from happening.
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QUIZ: What Type Of Retirement Saver Are You?
Quiz What is your retirement savings style? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is 2026 Your Year To Retire?Sponsored by Savant Wealth Management
Say yes to retirement if you can answer these questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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6 Jimmy Buffett Lyrics Every Retiree Should Live ByIt's not just Parrotheads who can learn something from the legendary rocker.
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The ‘Common Man’ Rule of Retirement SpendingThe 'Common Man' rule is for the 'armchair' retiree. It’s a conservative way to live comfortably and leave the rest to heirs.
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Why Prepaying Your Retirement Dreams Might Be a Financial Game ChangerHe bought his retirement home more than a decade before he plans to retire. Was it the right move?
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Ramit Sethi Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can MakeThe MasterClass instructor, author and behavioral finance expert on what could be costing retirees their happiness.
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8 Worst Pieces of Retirement Advice EverDon’t let bad guidance derail your retirement. Here's what financial experts say is the advice every retiree should absolutely avoid.
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5 Mark Cuban Quotes Every Retiree Should Live ByThe billionaire businessman and Shark Tank alum has some advice that may surprise you.
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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.
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The Me-First Rule of Retirement SpendingFollow the 'Me-First" rule and you won't have to worry about running out of money when the stock market goes south.
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The 'Pay Yourself' Rule of Retirement SpendingGet peace of mind in retirement with the 'Pay Yourself' rule.
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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.
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Eight Spooky Retirement Stats That Will Scare the Bejesus Out of YouThink you have retirement planning down to a science? Consider these scary statistics.
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Grant Cardone Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can MakeThe entrepreneur, real estate investor and motivational speaker tells us why people should never stop working.
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The 'Go Live Your Life' Rule of Retirement SpendingThe '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.
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Four Essential Michael Jordan Quotes on Life in RetirementThe GOAT of basketball on how he spends his time and what he misses.
By Donna Fuscaldo
