Latest articles by Donna Fuscaldo
-
Trump to Tariffs: How Retirees Can Manage Uncertainty in Their Investment Plans
FUD — 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.
-
Is the Economy at Risk of a Recession Because of Tariffs? What the Experts Are Saying
With the stock markets up and down and tariffs on and off everyone including retirees may wonder what it means for the economy. Here's what the experts think.
-
Should You Retire Now or Work Five More Years?
How to decide if an extra five years is worth it.
-
Seven Tasks Retirees Can Do With Online Banking or a Mobile Banking App
Retirees can do more than check their bank account balance online.
-
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.
-
Stock Markets Are Tanking: Here’s How Retirees Can Weather the Storm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says retirees don't pay attention to the day-to-day fluctuations in the stock market, but should you?
-
Retirees: Is Your Local Bank Closing? Four Ways to Cope
Bank branches are closing across the country. If you are among the retirees who prefer to bank in person, you have some options.
-
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.
-
Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should Care
Stagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.
-
Retirement Savings On Track? How Much Should You Have Between 61 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
-
Are You a Retirement Millionaire Too Scared To Spend?
If you are too scared to spend money in retirement, you may be saddled with regret. Here are three ways to safely enjoy your sizable retirement nest egg.
-
Inherited IRA Pitfalls to Avoid
Don't get hit with a big tax bill thanks to an inherited IRA. Learn the rules and save.
-
Retirement Fears Keeping You Up at Night
Get a better night's sleep by overcoming these five retirement fears.
-
Roth Conversion in a Down Market: Is it Right For You?
Facing a future tax hit on your retirement savings? A Roth conversion may be a way to lower the taxes you owe.
-
The US Postal Service Does More Than Deliver Mail: Six Ways It Helps Older Adults
With talk of cuts to the USPS swirling, here are the ways it provides vital services to the nation’s older adults.
-
Retirement Savings on Track? See How Much You Should Have in Your Mid-50s and Early 60s
JPMorgan’s guide can help older Gen Xers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
-
Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings compare to this Wall Street guide for people aged 50 and 55, ranked by income.
-
Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69? How it Would Affect You
Workers have two choices if the full retirement age ever increases to 69. Work longer or collect less.
-
Annuity Fees: Are You Paying Too Much?
Annuity fees include commissions, administrative costs, expense ratios and more. How much is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?
-
Five Ways to Save for Retirement in 2025
If you did a poor job saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in 2025.
-
Jim Carrey Ran Out of Money in Retirement. Will You?
Cash-strapped retirees are returning to the workforce. How to prevent becoming one of them.
-
Should You Age in Place or Move?
From cost to quality of life, here are the factors to consider when weighing this important decision.
-
401(k) Super Catch-Ups: Are They Right for You?
With super catch-up contributions to your 401(k), you can save an additional $11,250 if you are between 60 and 63. But should you?
-
Markets Are Down: Here's How Your Estate Can Benefit
Your estate can benefit from stock market malaise by using several creative tools. Here's how.
