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Episode 36: Morningstar’s Christine Benz Defends Target-Date Funds from Recent Attack, Describes Possible End to Backdoor Roths
Creative Planning’s Peter Mallouk, one of the largest RIAs in the country, caused a minor controversy last week…
Top 11 Health Savings Accounts Rated by Morningstar
Fees continue to decrease. However, they vary amongst providers
Allianz Life Annuity Added to Morningstar Retirement Manager
In another step forward into the defined contribution market, Allianz Life announced today that it has teamed up…
David Blanchett Leaves Morningstar for Quant Shop QMA
Morningstar’s David Blanchett is making a move. The high-profile head of retirement research with the Chicago-based Morningstar announced…
How to Vet Target-Date Funds
Target date funds (TDFs) differ significantly in terms of asset classes, glide path, fulfillment, and fees. It is a rich variety to choose from and at the same time may add to one’s perplexity. So, how do plan sponsors evaluate a TDF series?
Why Guaranteed Income Matters Now: Broadridge Fi360 Conference
“Now more than ever it needs to be considered as part of a financial plan,” David Blanchett said…
How Proxy Voting Could Help 401k Participants Meet ESG Priorities
Demand for ESG investing has risen dramatically in recent years, but you’d hardly know it judging by the…
Target-Date Fund Assets Up, Flows Down
Assets grew but flows slowed, making for good and bad news about target-date funds in the difficult year…
Episode 18—David Blanchett on the Benefit of Downturns and How Target Funds Should Really Be Used
We try to get Dr. David Blanchett, Morningstar’s Head of Retirement Research, to commit to settling an important debate once…
How 401k Planning and Saving Differs with Remote Workers
Remote working has an impact on retirement planning, specifically in the way employees understand and decide how to…