Introduction
About Me
Donna Fuscaldo has spent 25 years immersed in the intersecting worlds of business, finance and technology. As an expert on business borrowing, funding and investing, she counsels small business owners on business loans, accounting and retirement benefits. For more than two decades, her trusted insights and analysis have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Bankrate, Investopedia, Motley Fool, Fox Business and AARP.
At Business News Daily, Fuscaldo covers a range of financial topics, such as surety bonds, collections agencies, accounts payable, debt consolidation, FICA tax and more.
In addition, Fuscaldo has used her personal and professional experience to provide guidance on employment matters for the likes of Glassdoor and others. With a bachelor of science in communication arts and journalism, she is skilled at breaking down complex subjects related to business and careers for practical application.
Experience
App Editor
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AARP
January 2022
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Present
Senior Business Finance Writer
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business.com
August 2020
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January 2022
Reporter
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HerMoney
October 2019
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January 2022
Editor
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Interesting Engineering
July 2019
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January 2022
Contributer
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The Motley Fool
July 2019
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January 2022
Contributor
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Forbes
September 2018
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January 2022
Freelance Writer
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Money Crashers
July 2017
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January 2022
Freelance Writer
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Investopedia
July 2015
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September 2018
Freelance Writer
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Glassdoor
November 2012
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August 2016
Senior Reporter
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Foxbusiness.com
September 2007
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March 2009
Education
St. John's University
Degree:
Bachelor of ScienceField of Study:
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Managing Millennials in the Workplace Millennials are a large and important part of the American workforce. Learn how to keep these important assets to your company.
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How Chatbots Can Help Grow Your Small Business Chatbots are becoming common tools for e-commerce, sales, customer service and marketing. Learn how to incorporate chatbots into your small business.
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What’s the Difference Between Accountants and Bookkeepers? Accountants and bookkeepers are both financial professionals but perform different tasks. This article explains the differences and when to hire each one.
Updated September 17, 2024
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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable Want to optimize your cash flow management? Spend more time with your accounts payable and receivable.
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Which Holidays Should Your Business Offer Paid Time Off for? Many companies offer employees paid holidays. Which holidays should you choose, and how does it work?
Updated January 17, 2024
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What Small Businesses Need to Know About FICA Tax FICA is the federal income tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. Here’s how to properly calculate and pay these taxes.
Updated October 26, 2023
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Rapid Finance Review ReviewRapid Finance is the best non-bank lender for merchant cash advances because it offers quick funding and approvals, plus great customer service.
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Why SBA Loans Differ From Conventional Loans This guide explains how SBA loans differ from typical bank loans and how you can use them to your small business’s advantage.
Updated December 13, 2023
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What Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average? The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or the Dow, is an index that shows how 30 companies have traded in the stock market.
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Updated January 11, 2024
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