Mark Miller
Mark Miller is a journalist and author who specializes in retirement and aging.
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New Retirement Law Throws IRA Heirs a Curveball
Contributor Mark Miller discusses the death of stretch IRAs contained in the SECURE Act--and how retirement planners are scrambling to respond.
The 2020 Retirement Landscape
Contributor Mark Miller examines how his predictions for 2019 turned out and shares his expectations for 2020.
Understanding Medicare Surcharges
Wealthy enrollees pay more for premiums--how can you avoid it?
Your 2020 Medicare Fall Enrollment Checklist
Contributor Mark Miller explains how to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantage coverage.
Inflation and Your Retirement
Contributor Mark Miller unpacks the impact inflation has on retirees and how to prepare for it.
Women, Marriage, and Retirement Risk
Mark Miller unpacks a new study's surprising findings: Married women face more risk in retirement than single women.
Retirement Healthcare Costs: Strategies for Meeting the Challenge
Healthcare spending poses risks to your retirement plan. Contributor Mark Miller shares strategies for controlling costs and building resources.
Retirement Healthcare Costs: Let's Get Real
Many worry about healthcare spending in retirement, but it’s important to break the numbers down and plan accordingly, says contributor Mark Miller.
Treat Your Work as a Retirement Asset
Contributor Mark Miller offers concrete steps to take to protect your human capital as retirement nears.
The Transition to Medicare: How to Get It Right
Contributor Mark Miller discusses the pitfalls to avoid.
The Uptick in Annuities
Contributor Mark Miller looks at the factors driving the healthy growth in fixed annuity sales.
Medicare for All: What's in It for Seniors?
As debate heats up, contributor Mark Miller looks at Medicare's current shortcomings and how single-payer plans propose to fix them.
Will the Big Social Security Fix Include Expansion?
Contributor Mark Miller discusses the current thinking in Washington about Social Security reform.
How Life Expectancy Affects Retirement Planning
Morningstar contributor Mark Miller looks at longevity assumptions used most in retirement plans. Are they realistic?
The 2019 Retirement Landscape
State-sponsored retirement savings programs, the meltdown of multiemployer pension plans, and best interest regulation are among the top retirement topics this year, says contributor Mark Miller.
When Couples Retire Together--or Don't
There's a growing 'couples disconnect' when it comes to retirement, says contributor Mark Miller. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Your 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment Checklist
Contributor Mark Miller explains how to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantages coverage.
Should RMD Rules Be Reformed?
Contributor Mark Miller reviews some of the proposals--and other ideas--for changing the rules for required minimum distributions.
Safeguarding Your Wealth From the Effects of Cognitive Decline
Some degree of cognitive decline is inevitable for most. Contributor Mark Miller outlines steps to take today to protect your assets.
How to Blend Work and Retirement
For many, retirement isn’t a full stop. Contributor Mark Miller discusses how to plan for a phased retirement that includes work and shares useful resources.
A Tax-Smart Way to Give to Charity
The new tax law makes qualified charitable contributions from IRAs more appealing for many retirees. Contributor Mark Miller explains why.
Company Stock Ownership: The Risks Outweigh the Rewards
Don't let your company's stock weigh down your retirement plan, warns contributor Mark Miller.
When Are You 'Money Ahead' on Social Security?
Your "break-even age" is just one factor to consider when deciding when to claim, says contributor Mark Miller.
Why Gig Workers Face Retirement Challenges
Jobs outside the structure of full-time work lack the features and benefits that fund retirement security, says contributor Mark Miller.