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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Want to Retire At 70? See if You Can Answer These Six QuestionsThinking of finally calling it quits? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five QuestionsRetirement is within your reach. But before you leap make sure you are ready by answering these five questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want To Retire at 65? See if You Can Answer These Six QuestionsDaydreaming about retiring at 65? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Estate Planning When You Have a Skeleton in the ClosetWe asked estate planning experts how to keep transgressions secret, even after death.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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6 Champagne Problems Successful Retirees FaceWhat do you do if your biggest financial threat is simply having too much of a good thing — money?
By Donna LeValley
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Want To Retire at 62? See if You Can Answer These Seven QuestionsReady to stop working at 62, but aren't sure if you can make it happen? If you answer yes to these questions, retirement may be on the horizon.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want To Retire at 60? See if You Can Answer These 5 QuestionsForget waiting for Social Security and Medicare to kick in. You may be able to retire sooner than you think.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Bruce Springsteen Quotes Every Retiree Should Live ByThe 'Boss' of rock-and-roll has a lot to say about living and getting old gracefully.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want To Retire at 55? See If You Can Answer These Five QuestionsWho said you can’t retire at 55? If you say yes to these questions, you might be on your way to an early retirement.
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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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."
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
