Mark Miller
Mark Miller is a journalist and author who specializes in retirement and aging.
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Today’s Market Volatility Could Provide Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Plus, the Medicare changes in 2024 that could save recipients money.
What’s Surprising Retirees About Social Security Benefits?
Also, Salesforce’s dividend plans and Snowflake’s outlook following its leadership change.
More From Mark Miller
It’s Time for a Checkup on Your Medicare Coverage
What’s new for 2024, and where to find answers to your Medicare enrollment questions.
Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024
Plus, Social Security’s 2024 COLA increase and a rare win for actively managed funds.
Most People Say They Want to ‘Age in Place.’ But What Does That Really Mean?
Three top factors that may affect your living decisions as you age.
2 Ways to Use Home Equity to Fund Retirement
Tapping home equity gets a bad rap as a retirement planning strategy, but it shouldn’t.
HSAs May Work Best as Tax Shelters
Is there a better way to make healthcare affordable?
Would Raising the Full Retirement Age Really Save Social Security?
Trends suggest today’s younger workers would be hurt the most by another increase.
Could Defined-Benefit Pension Plans Make a Comeback?
There are early signs of support for reviving the plans in the private sector.
4 Key Medicare Changes for 2023
Medicare beneficiaries will see an improved enrollment process, increased vaccine coverage, and more.
How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated and When to Claim
Morningstar contributor Mark Miller reviews ways to maximize Social Security benefits.
Social Security Benefits’ 2023 COLA: Is It Enough?
The 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment next year is historic, but more needs to be done to improve retirement security.
Medicare Open Enrollment: Don’t Let Deceptive Advertising Lead To Costly Mistakes
Plus the best resources for comparing Medicare plans.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Retirees
The legislation makes the most significant changes to Medicare in almost two decades.
The Hidden Costs of IRA Rollovers
Higher fees can significantly eat into returns when investors move out of their workplace plans.
The Financial Health of Medicare and Social Security: A Closer Look
The short-term outlook for these programs has improved, but challenges and uncertainties loom.
How Much Does High Inflation Really Affect Retirees?
The answer depends on healthcare costs, Social Security benefits, and your own financial circumstances.
How Much Does High Inflation Really Affect Retirees?
The answer depends on healthcare costs, Social Security benefits, and your own financial circumstances.
Big Changes May Be Coming to Traditional Medicare
Accountable care organizations may replace the fee-for-service model. Here's why that's concerning.
How to Evaluate Medigap Plans
Carefully choosing a supplemental insurance plan is key if you're enrolled in traditional Medicare.
5 Ways to Improve Medicare
Medicare is a significant public policy achievement, but it's time for some urgently needed reforms.
What Retirees Could Expect in 2022
The unique challenges posed by inflation will be the top story in the year ahead.
Your 2022 Medicare Fall Enrollment Checklist
How to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantage coverage.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Retirees looking for a decent return in this low-rate climate would be wise to consider it.
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.