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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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
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The 'Pay Yourself' Rule of Retirement SpendingGet peace of mind in retirement with the 'Pay Yourself' rule.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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
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Avoid These Four Mistakes in the Run Up to RetirementYou can learn a thing or two from the retirees who went before you.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Boost Your HSA Savings with These Smart and Savvy MovesWednesday is National HSA Awareness Day. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide savers with a triple tax benefit and even more if you adopt these strategies.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQQuiz Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'Permission to Spend' Rules of Retirement SpendingHere’s how to spend guilt-free when you are in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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What the Government Shutdown Means to RetireesDepending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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A Comfortable Retirement is About More Than MoneySponsored by Physicians Mutual
When it comes to a happy retirement, money can't buy these things.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Social Security Check Late? No, It's Not the Government Shutdown, but It Could Be These Four ReasonsSocial Security payments are a reliable source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing, ensure you don’t make these four mistakes.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Turn These Three Retirement Downsides Into UpsidesNot everything about retirement is perfect, but don't let it get you down. Here's how to make lemonade out of these three retirement "lemons."
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Quiz: Coast, Barista, Lean or Fat? Which FIRE Retire Early Style Is Right For You?Test your knowledge of the different types of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) with this short quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is Lifestyle Creep Hurting Your Retirement?Are you spending a lot on non-essentials that once felt like luxuries but now seem normal? You might be experiencing lifestyle creep. Here's how to stop it in its tracks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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I’m Not Worried About Saving for Retirement; I’ll Just Work Forever. What Can Go Wrong?Here's why that approach to saving for retirement doesn't always work out.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is An Annuity Your Missing Retirement Piece?In need of some guaranteed income? An annuity may be the answer if you check off any of these boxes.
By Donna Fuscaldo
