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20 of 219 episodesMortgage Rates Are Above 7%. Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home Right Now?
Plus, the first installment of our Ask the Economist series: The US midterm elections are approaching. What could a divided government mean...
Are TIPS ETFs the Best Way to Fight Inflation?
Plus, four TIPS ETFs with top marks from Morningstar, and what you need to know before investing.
The Smartest Moves for Bond Investors Today, and What to Do When You Have Too Many Investments
Ask the Analyst columnist Amy Arnott answers a grab bag of reader questions about bond ETFs, TIPS, retirement planning, and more.
14 Elite Funds and ETFs, and 5 Popular Funds That Just Missed the Mark
Russ Kinnel shares investment ideas from his annual Thrilling Funds list and discusses how he screens for quality investments in a sea of op...
Why Are Some of the Strongest Stocks Struggling This Year?
Plus, other highlights from the latest issue of Morningstar magazine.
Don’t Make This Mistake When Chasing Higher Bond Yields
Plus, nine bond ETFs that Morningstar analysts like.
How AI Is Taking Over Your Portfolio
Plus, what to know about the upcoming mega-IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.
401(k) Millionaires: Here’s How to Avoid Going Broke in Retirement
Plus, tips to leverage the SALT deduction and prevent leaving behind a big tax bill.
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
Plus, the problems with leveraged and inverse ETFs that tend to shrink investor returns.
Why Playing It Safe in Retirement Can Backfire
Plus, three ways retirees can determine if they’re underspending.
Why Do Active Funds Lag Even With Winning Picks?
Plus, what everyday investors can learn from the pros’ missteps.
Target-Date Funds With Annuities Are Gaining Ground. Is That Good for Your Retirement Plan?
Plus, how income and guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits work.
AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk?
Plus, several Gold-rated ETFs offer an opportunity to benefit from the AI boom while limiting exposure.
Don’t Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup
Plus, fund ideas for keeping it simple and striving for capital appreciation.
What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026
Plus, where to look for opportunities in fixed-income and more.
Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth
Plus, two highly-rated dividend kings and three Gold-rated funds.
Are Mutual Funds Becoming Obsolete?
The original vehicle for retail investors is under attack from ETFs and CITs.
Brace Your Portfolio for Mega-IPOs
How SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI will affect the public market.
The Portfolio That Has Been Beating the Classic 60/40, and Why It Matters for You
Plus, one of the biggest challenges to portfolio diversification today.