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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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.
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Annuity Fees: What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands in RetirementHow much in annuity fees is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?
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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 RetireThinking 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 61Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.
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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.
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Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69? How it Would Affect YouWorkers 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
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Why Single Retirees Have It Better Than You ThinkFrom housing to health care, see how flying solo in retirement can stretch your funds further.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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From Broadway to Broadview: Jane Alexander's Unique Retirement ChoiceInside Broadview at SUNY Purchase: The retirement community where you can audit classes and attend concerts.
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Beyond 401(k)s: How Millennials Are Ditching Gen X Retirement Strategies. Will It Pay Off?Sorry, Gen X, when it comes to saving for retirement, the younger generation views it differently.
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Living in a University Retirement Community: It's Never Too Late To Learn Something NewCollege students aren't the only ones getting an education. Retirement communities on college and university campuses are growing in popularity.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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What It's Really Like Living in the Margaritaville Retirement CommunityRetirees looking for an active lifestyle are turning to retirement communities like Latitude Margaritaville. Here’s what it’s like to live out your retirement in one of its three sprawling communities.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Annuities: Do You Need Guaranteed Income In Retirement?Annuities are now an option in some 401(k)s but that doesn't mean they should be included in your retirement plan.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Age in Place or Move? How to Decide Where to Live in RetirementRetiring in place or moving is a big decision. Here's what you need to consider.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Target-Date Funds Aren’t For EveryoneHere’s when target-date funds don’t make the most sense for your retirement savings.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Best Places For Living Single In RetirementFrom cost of living to health care access, here are three states you may want to consider if you are single and retired.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Vacationing With the Grandkids: What Could Go Wrong?Traveling with your grandkids may be on your bucket list, but before you book the trip, consider the downsides of gramping.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Spending Got You Stressed? Six Signs You Need HelpSaving for retirement is the easy part. Spending those retirement dollars may cause too much stress and require help.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Are Annuities the New Safe Haven?Annuity sales top $100 billion in the first quarter.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Annuity Payouts in Retirement: How Much Can You Get Each Month?Annuity payouts can provide guaranteed income in retirement, but how much? The answer depends on several factors, including age, gender and the amount invested.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Annuity Red Flags to Watch Out ForAnnuities are popular, but they are also confusing. Unscrupulous brokers take advantage of that.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should CareStagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Social Security Sees 'Dramatic Increase' in New Filers: Should You Claim Early?With concerns about funding shortfalls and DOGE disruption, more Americans than usual are filing to collect Social Security benefits, and at younger ages.
By Donna Fuscaldo
