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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We're Retired but My Wife Keeps Shopping. Am I Being Cheap, or Are We Going Broke?We asked wealth planners how to protect a nest egg when one spouse is a spendthrift.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Why Your 401(k) Gift Could Be a Retirement Trap For Your KidsIt’s natural to want to share your retirement nest egg with family. Learn how to give generously without putting your own financial security or tax bracket at risk.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55See how your retirement savings stack up compared with this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Small Splurges That Won't Derail Your RetirementWith decades of growth ahead, your 40s aren't just for saving. We asked financial advisers how to enjoy your income now without compromising your nest egg.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Are You Ready To Retire at 55? Take Our QuizQuiz Are you in a good position to retire at 55? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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I See the Freedom in My Friend's Late-Life DivorceHaving gone through a divorce myself, I know it can bring financial and emotional peace in the long run.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Ronald Reagan Quotes Retirees Should Live ByThe Nation's 40th President's wit and wisdom can help retirees navigate their financial and personal journey with confidence.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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My wife wants us to retire at 65 for Medicare, but I'm ready now.I'm 62 and want to retire, travel and have fun, but my wife says we should get Medicare first. We ask wealth advisers for help.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Red Flags Your New Romance Is a Financial ScamScammers are getting sophisticated at catfishing older adults. One former Fleetwood Mac singer tells her story. Here's how to stay safe.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Vince Lombardi Quotes Retirees Should Live ByThe iconic football coach's philosophy can help retirees win at the game of life.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Why Picking a Retirement Age Feels Impossible (and How to Finally Decide)Struggling with picking a date? Experts explain how to get out of your head and retire on your own terms.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Why You May Want to Stop Saving for Retirement Sooner Than You ThinkYour money may be better served outside of a retirement account.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Bob Dylan Quotes Every Retiree Should Live ByThis legendary songwriter’s lyrics provide the perfect roadmap for finding passion and purpose in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want To Retire at 55, 60, 62, 65, 67 or 70? Ask Yourself These Questions FirstAge is just a number, but when it comes to retirement, make sure you are prepared by answering these questions.
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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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
