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Higher valuations lower safe withdrawal rate in retirement
Personal Finance
Higher valuations lower safe withdrawal rate in retirement
The 2024 Morningstar State of Retirement Income looks to the future to explore safe withdrawal rates. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 06 January 2025
Staying the course: Mark’s top articles in November
Personal Finance
Staying the course: Mark’s top articles in November
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance covered the election, his investment philosopy and the subtle art of doing nothing. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 28 November 2024
Make it simple, but significant to achieve FIRE
Personal Finance
Make it simple, but significant to achieve FIRE
The FIRE movement is straightforward and taps into our innate desire for independence. Is it all it seems?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 30 September 2024
A latticework of investing theory: Mark’s top articles in September
Personal Finance
A latticework of investing theory: Mark’s top articles in September
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance was inspired by a Charlie Munger quote and tried to come up with the 'perfect' ETF. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 28 September 2024
Self-reflection as a key to investing success
Personal Finance
Self-reflection as a key to investing success
Is the investing baggage you carry hampering your ability to achieve your goals?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 26 September 2024
Five famous quotes and the lessons for investors
Personal Finance
Five famous quotes and the lessons for investors
Investing insights to drive long-term success.  
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 11 September 2024
A whole lot of nothing: Mark’s top articles in August
Personal Finance
A whole lot of nothing: Mark’s top articles in August
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance covered the short lived market meltdown, why you should copy professional fund managers and the...
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 28 August 2024
Mark to market: Annuities – will I get my money back?
Personal Finance
Mark to market: Annuities – will I get my money back?
More retirees are looking for guaranteed returns. Mark answers 3 common questions on annuities.
Morningstar | 18 August 2024
Want to beat the market? Embrace the power of ‘buy and hold’ investing
Personal Finance
Want to beat the market? Embrace the power of ‘buy and hold’ investing
Why doing nothing resulted in a 18,000% return. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 05 August 2024
A focus on retiring right: Mark’s top articles in July
Personal Finance
A focus on retiring right: Mark’s top articles in July
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance covered retirement, income and how the pursuit of wealth may cause us to lose focus on what is...
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 29 July 2024