Donna Fuscaldo

New York

Retirement Writer at Kiplinger

Freelance journalist who writes for numerous online publications, covering everything from saving money to landing that dream job.

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Baby Boomers vs. Gen X: How They Approach Retirement Differently

2 days ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Nobody wants to hear they’re becoming their parents, but as we age it's often inevitable. It’s hard to escape it when their morals, values and idiosyncrasies have been etched into our brains. Unless, however, we’re talking about retirement saving, planning and investing. When it comes to baby boomers and Gen Xers, their approaches couldn’t be more different. Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 (according to Pew Research), number 69 million strong.
Annuity Red Flags to Watch Out For

6 days ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

When it comes to guaranteed lifetime income, retirement savers are increasingly turning to annuities. It gives them peace of mind knowing they will get a fixed payment monthly and that they won’t run out of money in retirement. Plus, depending on the annuity they purchase, they don’t have to worry about it tanking in the markets like stocks have been doing lately.
Want An Extra $50,000 In Your 401(k)? Delay Retiring

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

At last check, Americans think they need to live comfortably in retirement. If you are among the millions who are getting closer to retirement but don’t think you have enough money saved, don’t despair. There are ways to shore up extra cash; one powerful way is to work longer. That doesn’t mean you have to keep working for an extra five years or decade. But even six months or a year can have a meaningful impact on your retirement nest egg.
Social Security Sees 'Dramatic Increase' in New Filers: Should You Claim Early?

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Social Security has been in the spotlight ever since the Department of Government Efficiency began searching for waste and fraud in several government agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA). Add concerns that the Social Security trust fund is running out of money to the mix, and many Americans are worried about their future benefits.
Have a Retirement Question? AI Can Answer That

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Not sure if you should open an IRA or throw more money to your 401(K)? Uncertain when you should start collecting Social Security? Questioning what your asset allocation should be in your retirement savings account? Artificial intelligence can answer that. From ChatGPT to Gemini, retirement savers are increasingly turning to AI for help with their financial planning questions.
10 Purchases Retirees Often Regret (and How to Save)

1 week ago | aarp.org | Donna Fuscaldo

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn They don’t call the beginning phase of retirement the go-go days for nothing. In the early years, retirees often spend more freely, checking off bucket-list items like vacation homes, antique cars and sailboats. But for many older adults, it isn’t long before buyer’s remorse sets in.
Trump's First 100 Days: Retirement Savers Learn the Importance of Staying the Course

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

President Trump's first 100 days have been a wild ride for retirement savers, particularly those who have let fear or greed cloud their judgement. But who can blame them in these tumultuous times? Heading into Trump’s second term as President, expectations were high that the stock market would continue its bull run and then some. Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceBe a smarter, better informed investor.
Five Tips For Estate Planning in 2025

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Estate planning is a must for most Americans, yet it often falls on the need-to-do but never-get-around-to list. As it stands, 55% of Americans don’t have any estate documents and only 31% have a basic will, according to a recent survey by estate planning firm Trust & Will. That’s worse than the 46% who had a will back in 2021 when . While estate planning is important any time, in 2025 it has taken on particular urgency.
My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Can I Do It?

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

For me, retirement is at least fifteen years away, but that doesn’t mean I can’t fantasize about the future. My great retirement dream? Sell my house once my two kids are off to college, downsize, and use some of the proceeds to dabble in the stock market. I’ve written about investing and money for years and have always wanted to give it a shot, but life gets in the way.
Despite Economic Uncertainty, Americans Remain Confident About Retirement, Survey Shows

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Despite a changing of the guard at the White House and the prospects for increased inflation, American workers and those already in retirement are confident they will have enough money to live comfortably during their golden years. That’s according to the 35th annual Retirement Confidence Survey, conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research. It’s the longest-running survey measuring worker and retiree confidence in America.

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