Karen Wallace

The Boost Saving for College Act could entice more people to contribute to 529 plans.

These high-quality dividend payers are trading at discounts to our estimates of their fair value.

Some frequently asked questions and answers about these popular college-savings vehicles.

Use our checklist to ensure you're getting the most from a new or existing 401(k) plan.

It may seem like some funds are only for the mega rich, but many are accessible through more channels than you might think.

These fixed-income funds could be well positioned to outperform if investors abandon riskier assets in favor of higher-quality fare.

These funds could be well positioned to outperform when growth stocks take a back seat to steadier fare.

Taking too large a distribution from a college savings plan can have costly tax consequences.

These stocks are positioned to outperform their peers, and they also score well on environmental, social, and governance metrics.

Why some companies have multiple share classes and tickers, and considerations for investors when choosing among them.

Morningstar readers offer their investment book picks.

While there's no telling if their short-term momentum will continue, these stocks' long-term prospects look bright.

We found some bargains among stocks that have lost more than a fifth of their value in the past three months.

Don't get bogged down by too many options; setting up a 401(k) can be simpler than it seems.

We sifted through our consumer defensive coverage list for sturdy, competitively advantaged bargains.

We look at some of the highest-quality companies in the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index, which looks for cash-rich businesses with sustainable and growing yields.

With the second quarter in the books, our equity analysts name their best ideas in every sector.

We take a closer look at the dividend payers we added to the index (and those we removed) in June.

Though it may not be signaling that a recession is imminent, the Fed should proceed with caution.

The Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index scoops up some asset managers and jettisons some real estate stocks.

Overall inflation levels may be moderate, but readers say the rising costs of services, dining out, housing, and healthcare have strained their budgets.

For investors looking abroad, these moat-worthy stocks are selling at compelling valuations.