Mark Miller

Contributor Mark Miller looks at the factors driving the healthy growth in fixed annuity sales.

As debate heats up, contributor Mark Miller looks at Medicare's current shortcomings and how single-payer plans propose to fix them.

Contributor Mark Miller discusses the current thinking in Washington about Social Security reform.

Morningstar contributor Mark Miller looks at longevity assumptions used most in retirement plans. Are they realistic?

State-sponsored retirement savings programs, the meltdown of multiemployer pension plans, and best interest regulation are among the top retirement topics this year, says contributor Mark Miller.

There's a growing 'couples disconnect' when it comes to retirement, says contributor Mark Miller. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Contributor Mark Miller explains how to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantages coverage.

Contributor Mark Miller reviews some of the proposals--and other ideas--for changing the rules for required minimum distributions.

Some degree of cognitive decline is inevitable for most. Contributor Mark Miller outlines steps to take today to protect your assets.

For many, retirement isn’t a full stop. Contributor Mark Miller discusses how to plan for a phased retirement that includes work and shares useful resources.

The new tax law makes qualified charitable contributions from IRAs more appealing for many retirees. Contributor Mark Miller explains why.

Don't let your company's stock weigh down your retirement plan, warns contributor Mark Miller.

Your "break-even age" is just one factor to consider when deciding when to claim, says contributor Mark Miller.

Jobs outside the structure of full-time work lack the features and benefits that fund retirement security, says contributor Mark Miller.

The commercial market shifts to policies combining care protections with life insurance, notes contributor Mark Miller.

Policies on income and property levies can differ starkly from state to state.

Retirees should keep the aging bull market, Social Security and Medicare, interest rates and more on their radar this year.

Because of the way the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and Medicare premiums interact, millions of retirees will experience flat benefits next year, says contributor Mark Miller.

This benefit is an integral part of overall risk protection for workers, notes contributor Mark Miller.

Contributor Mark Miller explains how to effectively and efficiently re-evaluate your prescription drug or Medicare Advantage coverage.

Contributor Mark Miller explains how Medigap works, what it covers and costs, and when you should buy it.

Ageism remains an issue in the labor force. Contributor Mark Miller offers ideas to defend against it.

Healthcare will be one of the largest categories of cost for most retirees.

Healthcare is among the largest expenses in retirement, but making smart decisions about Medicare coverage early can help down the road, says contributor Mark Miller.

Equities could improve the long-range health of Social Security's trust fund, argues contributor Mark Miller.