Will Social Security Be There When You Need It? Gen X Isn’t So Sure Plus, why this prolific retirement author says that Trump’s latest tax bill isn’t actually a tax win for low-income retirees. Jess Bebel Oct 5, 2025
Kerry Hannon: What Gen Xers Need to Know About Their Retirement Plans The author and ‘workplace futurist’ discusses the challenges of retirement for this generation, the viability of Social Security, and the benefits and limitations of working longer. Amy C. Arnott, CFA and Christine Benz Sep 30, 2025
What Interest Rate Cuts Mean for Your Retirement Portfolio Here is how different asset classes, as well as your spending, will be affected. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Sep 18, 2025
For Pension Funds and Other Asset Owners, Trade Wars, AI, and Sustainability Are Financially Relevant The latest perspectives from institutional investors in Morningstar’s Voice of the Asset Owner Survey. Ron Bundy Sep 18, 2025
4 Reasons to Take Social Security Now A guaranteed payment today can be more valuable than a bigger one tomorrow. Sheryl Rowling Sep 9, 2025
7 Steps to Estimating Your In-Retirement Cash Flow Needs Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor. Christine Benz Aug 13, 2025
4 Ways Trump’s New Tax Law Will Affect Older Americans The bill may have tax sweeteners, but it will also limit healthcare affordability and access to long-term care. Mark Miller Jul 16, 2025
How to Generate Retirement Income Here’s what you need to know about some of the most popular retirement portfolio strategies. Margaret Giles Jun 25, 2025
How Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits Work GLWBs provide lifetime annuity income, while allowing you to control your assets. Spencer Look Jun 10, 2025
Target-Date Funds and Annuities ... It’s Complicated A new wave of target-date strategies with annuities is here. Samantha Lamas and Jason Kephart Jun 9, 2025
Are Annuities the Missing Piece of Your Retirement-Income Puzzle? We look at the costs and benefits of using annuities to increase income in retirement. Jason Kephart Jun 8, 2025
Morningstar’s Guide to Annuities Learn how to supplement your retirement funds with consistent income from annuities. Tori Brovet Jun 6, 2025
Is an Annuity Right for You? To understand whether these complicated products might suit you, start with the goals you have for your money. Christine Benz Jun 5, 2025
How Much Guaranteed Income Do You Need in Retirement? Nonportfolio income sources like Social Security and annuities can help investors during periods of market volatility. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Jun 5, 2025
Retirees: Here’s How to Tweak the 4% Rule to Protect Your Nest Egg Plus, what to consider before buying an annuity or deciding when to begin Social Security. Amy C. Arnott, CFA and Ivanna Hampton Apr 25, 2025
Trump’s Social Security Shakeup: Here’s What to Know How to navigate your benefits during the recent turmoil at the Social Security Administration. Mark Miller Apr 10, 2025
Dr. Jay Zigmont: Handling Your Finances When You Don’t Have Kids An author and financial planner discusses investment and personal finance considerations for ‘childfree’ adults. Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA Apr 1, 2025
What’s Your Retirement Income Style? Let’s stop bickering about the ‘right’ way to generate retirement cash flows. Christine Benz Mar 28, 2025
Should You Tweak Your Withdrawal Rate for 2025? Tips for retirees who are worried about their spending as stocks lose ground. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Mar 27, 2025
The Best Ways to Generate Income in Retirement How does an income-centric approach compare with a total return strategy? Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Mar 6, 2025