Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist for Morningstar Investment Management, discusses where to find the highest bond yields this year and whether corporate bonds are still attractive.Why Cash is No Longer KingIs a 3% Interest Rate Forecast a Wake-Up Call?Why It's a Good Time for Investors to Move Out of CashWhy Investors Should Move Longer Term in Fixed IncomeAre Corporate Bonds Still Attractive?Where We Are Seeing Promising Yields From Global Bonds  What to Keep in Mind When Investing in Global BondsWhere to Invest in 2025 Read about topics from this episode.  Where to Find Returns When Interest Rates Fall Morningstar's 2025 Outlook: Future Market Investment Strategies Morningstar’s 2025 Investment Outlook for Financial Advisors Why Our Best Investment Ideas for 2025 Are Outside the US   What to watch from Morningstar. How to Diversify Your Portfolio to Handle a Market CorrectionWhat Higher Bond Yields Mean for Markets in 2025Yes, You Can Still Find Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities in 2024 Read what our team is writing:Dominic PappalardoIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

Tom Lauricella, Morningstar Inc global markets editor, explains why the market reacted poorly to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. The Smart Investor newsletter editor also discusses some of 2024’s biggest headlines such as inflation, the broader stock market rally, and new leadership in Washington.Why the Fed Scaled Back from Four Interest-Rate Cuts to Two for 20255Did the Market Bounce Back After the Drop Following the Fed Rate Decision?Why the Fed Isn’t Saying They Are Seeing a Stronger Economy in 2025Will Trump’s Tariffs Cause Inflation to Rise?Will the Market’s Momentum Continue into 2025?High Yields in the Bond Market Are Benefitting InvestorsWill the Trump Administration Boost Bitcoin’s Growth?How Investor’s Should Approach Trump’s Second Term5 Stories Investors Should Watch for in 2025 Read about topics from this episode.  Subscribe to Morningstar’s SmartInvestor newsletter.Stocks Tumble on New Fed Rate Forecast—Here’s Why Fed Sets Stage For Fewer (or Possibly No) Rate Cuts in 2025 Forecasts for November PCE Preview Show More Moderation in Inflation What to Expect From Bitcoin in 2025 What Higher Bond Yields Mean for Markets in 2025 What to watch from Morningstar.How to Diversify Your Portfolio to Handle a Market CorrectionWhat Higher Bond Yields Mean for Markets in 2025Yes, You Can Still Find Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities in 2024A Simpler Medicare Part D Is Coming. Here's How It Could Save You Money Read what our team is writing:Tom LauricellaIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Russel Kinnel, director of ratings for Morningstar Research Services, discusses large growth’s impressive run in 2024 and why it might be time to rebalance if you haven’t in a while.What is Driving Growth’s Impressive Run?Why Is it Important to Rebalance NowWhat Triggered Growth’s Largest Selloffs Since 2000What Was Unusual About the Growth Correction in 2022Top-Rated Bond Funds that Could Help with Saving for an Emergency FundBond Funds that are Defensive if Growth Gets Crushed  Small-Value Funds Out of Sync With Large Growth  Mid-Growth Funds that are Good Diversifiers Read about topics from this episode.  Subscribe to the Morningstar FundInvestor newsletter. 6 Top-Performing Large-Growth Funds Is It Time to Diversify Beyond US Large-Cap Growth Stocks? How to Rebalance Your Portfolio Before 2025 The Best Funds for Rebalancing in 2025 The Best Bond Funds   What to watch from Morningstar.What Higher Bond Yields Mean for Markets in 2025 Yes, You Can Still Find Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities in 2024A Simpler Medicare Part D Is Coming. Here's How It Could Save You MoneyA Better Way to Use Leverage in Your ETF Portfolio Read what our team is writing:Russel KinnelIvanna Hampton  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist at Morningstar Investment Management, discusses why long-term yields spiked in the wake of the election, what's next for fixed-income in 2025, and how investors can take advantage of higher yields in their portfolios.Why Did Bond Yields Rise in the Wake of the Election?How Investors Are Thinking About Rising Bond YieldsWhat the Current Run-Up in Bond Yields Tells Us About the MarketsHow Do Today’s Yields Compare to History?Will the Flat Yield Curve Start to Steepen?How Bond Yields Affect the Stock Market  How Long Can the Market Withstand a Higher Interest Rate Environment?How Bond Yields Affect MortgagesHow Today’s Bond Yields Can Benefit Investors When Looking at Portfolio Construction  Economic Outlook 2025 Key Takeaways Read about topics from this episode.  Postelection Deficit Concerns Fuel Jump in Bond YieldsTrump’s Tariffs: A Wild Card for the Markets in 2025Fed Sticks to Rate Cut Plans, for Now‘Diversification Is Back’—Why 60/40 Portfolios Are Working What to watch from Morningstar.Yes, You Can Still Find Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities in 2024A Simpler Medicare Part D Is Coming. Here's How It Could Save You MoneyA Better Way to Use Leverage in Your ETF PortfolioApple Earnings Are on Deck. Will Apple Intelligence Help Drive iPhone Sales?  Read what our team is writing:Sarah Hansen Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, shares her expertise on tax-loss harvesting strategies. She explains how investors can uncover loss opportunities even in a bullish market. Learn about the IRS wash sale rule, effective cost basis calculations, and why tax-loss selling can be advantageous during bear markets. Benz emphasizes the importance of integrating tax-loss selling into your portfolio maintenance strategy, helping you navigate taxes while optimizing your investments.

David Harrell, editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter, makes the case for dividend investing. However, he also points out the pitfalls, like dividend fallacy, that income-focused investors should watch out for. Why Investors Are Divided About Dividend Investing The Pitfall of Dividend Fallacy Warning Signal for Dividend TrapsShould Investors Focus on Total Return Rather Than Dividends Alone?How a Dividend-Focused Investment Strategy Can Help with Safe Withdrawal RatesWhy Investors May Not Want to Create Their Own DividendWhy Long-Term Performance Matters When Looking at Dividend Stocks Versus the Broder MarketAre Share Repurchases Better Than Dividends at Returning Capital to Stock Owners? (This part of the episode includes a clarification: Taxes on qualified dividends can be avoided if your AGI is below certain levels.)Drawbacks of a Dividend-Focused Investment Strategy  Has Dividend Investing Created Bad Investor Behavior? Read about topics from this episode.  Subscribe to the Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter.3 Dividend Stocks for November 2024Are Better Days Ahead for Dividend Investors?Is a Dividend Stock Comeback Around the Corner?New Dividend Stocks: Can Meta and Salesforce Help Revive the Classic Strategy?There Is Nothing Special About Dividends What to watch from Morningstar.A Simpler Medicare Part D Is Coming. Here's How It Could Save You MoneyA Better Way to Use Leverage in Your ETF PortfolioApple Earnings Are on Deck. Will Apple Intelligence Help Drive iPhone Sales?Is Your Portfolio Built to Withstand a Market Rotation? Read what our team is writing:David HarrellIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Mark Miller, Morningstar contributor, talks about the new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for Medicare Part D coming in 2025. Plus, learn what you should know before switching between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare during open enrollment.Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare AdvantageWhy Seniors Shouldn’t Just Roll Over Their Plans in 20252025 Medicare Part D ChangesMedicare’s New Prescription Payment PlanWhat Should Seniors Do If Their Medicare Advantage Plan is Being Eliminated?What You Need to Know About Switching Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage  Where You Can Go to Get Help Choosing a New Medicare Plan Read about topics from this episode.  Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know as You Enroll for 2025I’m 65 and Still Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?Are Consumers Better Off With Medicare Plus a Medigap Plan?  What to watch from Morningstar.A Better Way to Use Leverage in Your ETF PortfolioApple Earnings Are on Deck. Will Apple Intelligence Help Drive iPhone Sales?Is Your Portfolio Built to Withstand a Market Rotation?Inherited IRA Rules: What You Need to Know Before 2025  Read what our team is writing:Mark MillerIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

Bryan Armour, Director of Passive Strategies Research at Morningstar, shares insights on effectively using leverage in ETF portfolios. He discusses promising leveraged ETFs while addressing volatility drag and risks associated with them. Travis Miller, a strategist covering energy, dives into how tech companies are turning to nuclear energy to meet the surging demands of data centers. He explains the potential of small modular reactors in providing stable, carbon-free electricity, amidst the growing need for energy in the AI landscape.

Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning, interviews financial experts about different aspects of retirement in ‘How to Retire,’ the companion podcast to her book of the same name. In this episode, Christine talks with author and researcher Howard Gleckman about long-term care.  How Long-Term Care Differs from Conventional HealthcareWhy Americans Need More Long-Term Care Than Ever BeforeLong-Term Care Isn’t Just in Nursing HomesDoes Medicare Cover Long-Term Care Costs?Who Should Consider Long-Term Care Insurance?The Financial Implications of Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesHoward Gleckman’s Experience with Long-Term Care Key Takeaways Hi, I'm Christine Benz from Morningstar and welcome to the How to Retire podcast. It's a companion to my book, which is also called How to Retire. Each episode will provide a bite-sized lesson about how to do some aspect of retirement well.If you read my work regularly, you know that I'm a little bit obsessed with the topic of long-term care, not just how to pay for it, but also all of the other dimensions of it, like the impact on families. To help discuss that topic, I reached out to Howard Gleckman. He is the author of a book called Caring for Our Parents, and he is also a Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is affiliated with the Tax Policy Center and the Program on Retirement Policy. He also writes a great blog for Forbes. I asked him to discuss the basics of long-term care, as well as the financial ramifications and implications for caregivers. More from Howard GleckmanBioForbes ColumnUrban InstituteTaxVox blogCaring For Our Parents, by Howard GleckmanHoward Gleckman on The Long View: ‘We Pretend This Isn’t a Problem’ Read more from Christine Benz.How to Retire: Tips for Entering RetirementThe Hidden Crisis in Long-Term CareHow Likely Are You to Need Long-Term Care?6 Steps for Smart Long-Term-Care PlanningWorried About Long-Term Care Expenses? Let’s Do Something About It. Watch more from How to Retire.How to Retire: Prioritize Tax Planning in RetirementHow to Retire: Transition from Saving to SpendingHow to Retire: Consider a Retirement Bucket Portfolio StrategyHow to Retire: Know What ‘Enough’ Means in RetirementHow to Retire: Understand the Role of Working LongerHow to Retire: Stay Flexible with Your Retirement Spending  Read what our team is writing:Christine Benz Follow Christine Benz on social media.X: https://x.com/christine_benzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-benz-b83b523

Katie Binns, director of product management for Morningstar Indexes, discusses bank loans’ benefits even as interest rates are expected to fall. William Kerwin, equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services who covers Apple, reveals the two main things he wants to hear about on the earnings call.What Are Bank Loans?Bank Loans vs. Junk BondsThe Role of Bank Loans in Your PortfolioWhy the Market for Bank Loans Has GrownCompanies With Bank Loans TodayWhy Bank Loans Are Less Volatile Than Junk BondsHow Interest-Rate Cuts Could Affect Floating-Rate InvestmentsCould Riskier Credit Investments Default with an Economic Slowdown?What’s Coming Up in the Markets?Is Apple Intelligence Worth Upgrading Your iPhone?How Important Are iPhone 16s Holiday Sales to Apple?Why Apple Discontinued Developing Self-Driving Vehicles and Electric CarsCould Nvidia Taking the Title as the World’s Most Valuable Company Affect Apple?What to Look for in Apple EarningsApple Stock Outlook Read about topics from this episode.  The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index Highlights a Growing Asset Class Popular With Credit Investors A Way to Protect Your Portfolio Against Bond Price DropsCan Bank Loan Funds Rise to the Top Again?Apple iPhone 16 Event Inspires Confidence Keep up with Morningstar’s coverage of company earnings.  What to watch from Morningstar.Is Your Portfolio Built to Withstand a Market Rotation? Inherited IRA Rules: What You Need to Know Before 2025How to Find the Best Health Savings AccountHow GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Are Boosting Biopharma Stocks Read what our team is writing:William Kerwin, CFA Katie Binns Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/