Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage? Retirees looking for a decent return in this low-rate climate would be wise to consider it. Mark Miller Oct 8, 2021
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Looks Uncertain The outlook for inflation and Medicare premiums complicates predicting what the net COLA will be for 2022. Mark Miller Jul 15, 2021
How Have Older Workers Fared in the Pandemic-Induced Downturn? For some income groups, job loss and early retirement have been higher than in the Great Recession. Mark Miller Jun 2, 2021
Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs: How Do Enrollees Get Protection? Congress could mitigate inequities with some sensible Medicare program reforms, says Morningstar contributor Mark Miller. Mark Miller Apr 21, 2021
It’s Time to Revisit Social Security’s Early and Delayed Claiming Formulas The current system dates to the 1950s--and much has changed since then. Mark Miller Mar 17, 2021
Required Minimum Distributions: Why All the Tinkering? Congress continues to change the RMD rules, but contributor Mark Miller argues the activity isn't improving retirement security. Mark Miller Feb 17, 2021
The 2021 Retirement Landscape Medicare and Social Security solvency are among the top retirement challenges this year, says contributor Mark Miller. Mark Miller Jan 15, 2021
Can You Age in Place? A shortage of age-friendly communities may make it challenging. Mark Miller Dec 11, 2020
The Trouble With Social Security COLAs and Medicare Premiums Meager cost-of-living adjustments coupled with Part B increases continue to erode the standard of living for many retirees. Mark Miller Nov 27, 2020
Your 2021 Medicare Fall Enrollment Checklist How to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantage coverage. Mark Miller Oct 22, 2020
What the Election May Mean for Retirees and Healthcare The next administration will face several healthcare-related issues. Contributor Mark Miller unpacks some of them. Mark Miller Oct 5, 2020
What the Election May Mean for Social Security The next administration will face key policy questions related to the program's long-term solvency, says contributor Mark Miller. Mark Miller Sep 21, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Retirement Security Why retiring early in the face of COVID-19 may spell bad news for your plan. Mark Miller Aug 24, 2020
When Do Lump Sum Pension Buyouts Make Sense? Contributor Mark Miller discusses the pros and cons to consider before accepting these offers. Mark Miller Aug 19, 2020
The Pandemic's Impact on Social Security and Medicare Contributor Mark Miller examines the health of these critical programs in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Mark Miller May 25, 2020
What the Economic Downturn Could Mean for Pension Plans Contributor Mark Miller explores the health of corporate, multiemployer, and public plans. Mark Miller Apr 28, 2020
Dealing With Social Security and Medicare During the Coronavirus Crisis Things have become more complicated, writes contributor Mark Miller. Mark Miller Apr 2, 2020
A Primer on Annuities Contributor Mark Miller walks through the various products and features and discusses for whom they’re best suited. Mark Miller Mar 17, 2020
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. Mark Miller Jan 21, 2020
The 2020 Retirement Landscape Contributor Mark Miller examines how his predictions for 2019 turned out and shares his expectations for 2020. Mark Miller Dec 16, 2019
Understanding Medicare Surcharges Wealthy enrollees pay more for premiums--how can you avoid it? Mark Miller Nov 18, 2019
Your 2020 Medicare Fall Enrollment Checklist Contributor Mark Miller explains how to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantage coverage. Mark Miller Oct 22, 2019
Inflation and Your Retirement Contributor Mark Miller unpacks the impact inflation has on retirees and how to prepare for it. Mark Miller Sep 30, 2019
Women, Marriage, and Retirement Risk Mark Miller unpacks a new study's surprising findings: Married women face more risk in retirement than single women. Mark Miller Aug 27, 2019
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. Mark Miller Aug 6, 2019
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. Mark Miller Jul 16, 2019