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Should You Be Worried About Quantitative Tightening?

Schwab’s chief global investment strategist says investors should brace themselves and expect higher volatility.

Jessica Bebel Oct 20, 2023

Abandoned Retirement Accounts: The Downside of Automatic Enrollment?

These savings could end up lost forever.

Jessica Bebel Oct 13, 2023

How Fund Managers Should Think About Market Concentration

Sectors like tech could provide challenges and unique opportunities for funds.

Jessica Bebel Oct 5, 2023

Will the Labor Market Take a Turn for the Worse?

What investors can and can’t learn from previous economic cycles.

Jessica Bebel Sep 29, 2023

Is China Misunderstood by Foreign Investors?

Fund manager Martin Lau explains why China has never been as great as you think and is probably not as bad as you think.

Jessica Bebel Sep 21, 2023

The Biggest Misconception About Annuities

Investors have the right to be skeptical.

Jessica Bebel Sep 14, 2023

Financial Planning for Disabilities and Special Needs: What to Know

Learn about housing, special needs trusts, legal implications, and more.

Jessica Bebel Sep 7, 2023

Will the U.S. Economy Get a Soft Landing?

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder talks a ‘polyurethane’ economy, odds of a recession, and more.

Jessica Bebel Aug 25, 2023

Is Value Investing as Cheap as It’s Ever Been?

Bill Nygren also discusses why growth has continued to do well versus value.

Jessica Bebel Aug 17, 2023

How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?

You might be a part of the ‘cult of never enough.’

Jessica Bebel Aug 10, 2023

How Rising Interest Rates Affect First-Time Homebuyers

Plus, a look into the current renter’s market.

Jessica Bebel Aug 4, 2023

What Climate Change Means for the Housing Market

The homebuilding market isn’t the only place getting hotter.

Jessica Bebel Aug 4, 2023

Why Retirement Account Balances Can Vary So Much

Vanguard’s Joel Dickson describes gender differences across retirement plans.

Jessica Bebel Jul 28, 2023

Don’t Go Chasing Recent Returns

Morningstar’s U.S. market strategist warns against mistaking performance for future returns.

Jessica Bebel Jul 21, 2023

4 Retirement Questions: How to Find Appropriate Asset Allocation

What to ask yourself about annuities, TIPS, and more as you approach retirement.

Jessica Bebel Jul 14, 2023

Harry Markowitz’s Monumental Legacy

Andrew Lo discusses his interview with the Nobel Prize-winning economist who pioneered Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jessica Bebel Jul 6, 2023

Worried About Running Out of Money in Retirement?

You might want to think more about your ‘psychological income.’

Jessica Bebel Jun 29, 2023

The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here. Who Will Benefit?

New York Times reporter breaks down the economics of the upcoming generational wealth transfer.

Jessica Bebel Jun 23, 2023

Are Stocks a Good Hedge Against Inflation?

They may be the right choice for some investors, but not all.

Jessica Bebel Jun 16, 2023

Is Your Financial Clock Ticking?

Say goodbye to the budget and hello to financial freedom.

Jessica Bebel Jun 9, 2023

A Darwinian Approach to Investing

Fidelity’s Joel Tillinghast warns against money mistakes.

Jessica Bebel Jun 1, 2023

Afraid to Give Your Money Away?

Author Mike Piper shares his thoughts on barriers to giving when you have enough.

Jessica Bebel May 26, 2023

Has the Market Gotten Ahead of Itself?

The ‘dean of valuation’ shares his thoughts on inflation, interest rates, and more.

Jessica Bebel May 19, 2023

What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Your Stock/Bond Mix

Michael Kitces shares his thoughts on asset allocation, higher yields, and bonds.

Jessica Bebel May 10, 2023

Are You Prepared for the Markets’ ‘Temperamental Era’?

Inflation and recession risk are not all investors have to worry about.

Jessica Bebel May 5, 2023

How to Create Your Own Path to Financial Success

Jonathan Clements shares his money journey, plus thoughts on rising interest rates, crypto, and retirement.

Jessica Bebel Apr 27, 2023

How to Achieve a Better Financial Quality of Life

Rethinking priorities in the current financial landscape.

Jessica Bebel Apr 20, 2023

Seeking Financial Advice? Be Careful Where You Look

The director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America warns of a tough landscape for investors.

Jessica Bebel Apr 13, 2023

How to ‘Opt In’ to Retirement Savings

A behavioral finance researcher explains how small changes in choice architecture can create better investment decisions for retirement.

Jessica Bebel Apr 6, 2023

Do You Know Your Safe Withdrawal Rate?

Retirees may be able to spend more than they think.

Jessica Bebel Mar 31, 2023

More About Jessica Bebel

Jessica Bebel is an associate multimedia editor on Morningstar's editorial team. She works on content for a variety of audiences, focusing on the individual investor.

Bebel holds a bachelor's degree in biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience from the University of Michigan.