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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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Have a Retirement Question? AI Can Answer ThatAI is playing an increasing role in retirement planning. Here’s how some financial advisers are leveraging this new technology.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Trump's First 100 Days: Retirement Savers Learn the Importance of Staying the CourseFrom wild stock market gyrations to emotional trading, here’s how President Trump's first 100 days have impacted retirement savers.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Despite Economic Uncertainty, Americans Remain Confident About Retirement, Survey ShowsSaving and spending is a concern but most workers and retirees think they are on track based on a new survey.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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In Trump’s Economy Should 401(k) Savers 'Set It and Forget It?'It’s hard to bury your head in the sand when the markets are volatile. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Trump to Tariffs: How Retirees Can Manage Uncertainty in Their Investment PlansFUD — fear, uncertainty, doubt — is running rampant these days, but that doesn’t mean retirement savers need to react. Here is why it pays to stay the course.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is the Economy at Risk of a Recession Because of Tariffs? What the Experts Are SayingWith stock markets up and down and tariffs on and off, everyone, including retirees, might wonder what it means for the economy. Here's what the experts think.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Seven Tasks Retirees Can Do With Online Banking or a Mobile Banking AppRetirees can do more than check their bank account balance online.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Stock Markets Are Tanking: Here’s How Retirees Can Weather the StormTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says retirees don't pay attention to the day-to-day fluctuations in the stock market, but should you?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is 2025 a Bad Year To Retire Given a Flailing Stock Market?If you're looking at the stock markets alone, 2025 may seem like a bad year to retire, but that's not the only consideration.
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