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We look at some of the most common questions about the Star rating for mutual funds.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended Sept. 1.

The jobs report will reveal whether employment growth continued its momentum into August; plus, consumer spending and a look at the strength of the industrial economy.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended Aug. 25.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended Aug. 18.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended Aug. 11.

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities, T. Rowe Price High Yield, and Lord Abbett Floating Rate are good options to expand fixed-income exposure.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended Aug. 4.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended July 28.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended July 21.

Morningstar's take on some of the top stories of the week.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended July 13.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended July 7.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended June 30.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended June 23.

Tips for evaluating and effectively using HSAs.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended June 16.

We see value in Citi and Wells Fargo even if the Fed should have left rates pat. Plus, a new era for GE.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended June 9.

The steps to take and the documents you'll need to help ease the complexity.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended June 2.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended May 26.

The market as a whole still looks overvalued, but there are a few sectors that look less pricey.

Tips, strategies, and worksheets for building a budget.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended May 19.

Results from Wal-Mart, Gap, Target, L Brands, Home Depot, and TJX this week will offer a glimpse into consumer strength. Plus, housing and manufacturing data are due.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended May 12.

We bring Berkshire to you with our on-the-spot meeting coverage and analysis.

Morningstar's Andy Bischof, Josh Aguilar and Jeremy Glaser blog from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended May 5.

New tools and competitors are forcing advisors to more clearly define the value they provide to clients.

Apple results will be closely eyed as expectations around the firm's new iPhones continue to grow, while Facebook earnings should reaffirm its advertising and social networking leadership. Plus, the Fed weighs rates.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research.

Sheryl Rowling of Rowling & Associates offers her best tips for maintaining quality client service while having a personal life.

Advisors must use technology to avoid being replaced by it.

Follow our annual Investment Conference with Morningstar.com's on-the-spot reports and one-on-one interviews with some of the industry's best investing minds.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended April 21.

First-quarter earnings for the healthcare firm reinforce that it is not the best buy. Plus, slow growth for IBM, and Netflix is overvalued.

The market's overall valuation remains near its 52-week high, with basic materials being the priciest sector and real estate offering the most value.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended April 14.

Plus, our take on a merger in the trucking industry, and Qualcomm shares still look attractive.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended April 7.

The DOL is still reviewing the rule, and some changes may come to the enforcement mechanism. Plus, Tesla's market cap overtakes Ford, and JAB picks up Panera.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended March 31.

Trump's review of the Clean Power Plan shouldn't alter the long-term move toward natural gas and renewables. Plus, active management shakeup at BlackRock, and Vertex soars after trial.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended March 24.

We think Apple's new iPad will keep users in the iOS ecosystem ahead of the iPhone8 release. Plus, investors should wait on Nike, and Lennar shares are fully valued today.

Retirement Readiness Bootcamp Part 1: We lay out how to estimate the percentage of your salary you'll need to generate each year in retirement.

Retirement Readiness Bootcamp Part 2: Social Security, pensions, annuities, and other sources of nonportfolio income are important parts of any retirement plan.

Retirement Readiness Bootcamp Part 3: The 4% withdrawal rule can be a good starting point to assess your portfolio’s viability.