What Changes for Your IRA and 401(k) When You Get Married A newlywed’s guide to retirement accounts and beneficiaries. Denise Appleby Oct 17, 2025
Should You Roll Over Your 401(k)? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding Rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA can be a smart move, but it is not always the right move. Denise Appleby Sep 18, 2025
The Key to a Winning 401(k) Private markets aren’t necessary, but smart savings habits are. Jason Kephart, Spencer Look, and Samantha Lamas Sep 11, 2025
What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire Roll it over or stay put? Six questions to help you decide. Christine Benz Sep 3, 2025
Can a Taxable Account Beat a 401(k)? Investment quality and expenses, as well as tax costs, are big swing factors. Christine Benz Aug 27, 2025
Is Private Market Investing Coming to Your 401(k)? Here’s What Trump’s Executive Order Could Mean for Investors Retirement plans will face implementation challenges, but we see the growth potential. Hal Ratner Aug 7, 2025
5 Questions to Ask When Taking a Hands-On Approach to Your 401(k) Selecting your own investments? Here’s what to know before you start. Christine Benz Aug 6, 2025
Most Workers Are Open to Sustainable Investing in Retirement Plans, Survey Shows Why aren’t they following through? Blame ignorance, shifting views on fiduciary duties. Hannah Hummel Jul 29, 2025
Video: Should You Have Private Assets in Your 401(k)? In an interview with Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor, Apollo’s Marc Rowan contends that retirement investors can no longer rely on public markets. Kunal Kapoor, CFA Jul 22, 2025
Private Equity for Retirement Savers? Change is Coming to 401(k) Plans President Trump is expected sign an executive order making it easier for retirement plans to add private investments. Alexander Davis Jul 16, 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
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
Rolling Over Your Roth 401(k)? Here are 4 Must-Know Moves The timing and method of your Roth 401(k) rollover can affect taxes. Denise Appleby Apr 23, 2025
5 Questions About Private Markets and Your 401(k) Private investments might help in a market downdraft, but you may not see them in your retirement plan anytime soon. Leslie P. Norton Apr 15, 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Hit Pause on Your 401(k) It might be tempting to put contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy. Amy C. Arnott, CFA Apr 14, 2025
Rolling Over Your 401(k)? Take These 4 Key Steps to Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes How to avoid common rollover pitfalls and retain your tax benefits. Denise Appleby Feb 19, 2025
How to Handle a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Before you withdraw your retirement funds, understand the long-term costs. Tori Brovet Jan 27, 2025