Christine Benz

Christine Benz, director of personal finance at Morningstar Inc., Chicago, which tracks 621,000 investment offerings. Morningstar.com

Where Do You Want to Retire?
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Where Do You Want to Retire?

Christine Benz | August 6, 2023

When it comes to where they live, retirees no longer need to be near their employers or in top school…

Yes, You Can Self-Fund Your Own Long Term Care
Personal Care

Yes, You Can Self-Fund Your Own Long Term Care

Christine Benz | January 5, 2023

The price of long-term care (LTC) is staggeringly high and steadily increasing. Yet for some people, the best option for…

401(k) Prediction
Personal Finances

401(k) Prediction

Christine Benz | October 20, 2022

Too rattled to look at your 401(k) statements in recent months? At the very least, peek at a new feature…

Your Inflation Rate Is Not the Same as the Government’s
Personal Finances

Your Inflation Rate Is Not the Same as the Government’s

Christine Benz | September 17, 2021

Many retirees and older ­consumers on fixed incomes keep an eye on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers…

Misleading Fund Returns
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Misleading Fund Returns

Christine Benz | September 20, 2016

Investors are notoriously bad at choosing when to buy and sell mutual fund shares. And certain funds make it especially…

Asset-Allocation Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Asset-Allocation Mutual Funds

Christine Benz | December 28, 2015

Do you have trouble creating a portfolio with a great mix of stocks and bonds—and keeping it on track? Many…