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Cage fight: US & Australian retirement systems
Retirement
Cage fight: US & Australian retirement systems
This week’s episode of Investing Compass explores which country has the better retirement system.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 04 May 2025
Don’t lose sight of what matters: This week’s best investing insights
Personal Finance
Don’t lose sight of what matters: This week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
Morningstar.com.au | 01 May 2025
It is going to be a long four years: Mark’s top articles in March
Personal Finance
It is going to be a long four years: Mark’s top articles in March
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance was focused on volatility and tariffs in March - just like everyone else.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 30 April 2025
Are you smarter than a year 12 student?
Personal Finance
Are you smarter than a year 12 student?
I recently presented a personal finance assignment given to year 12 students and here is one reader’s attempt at answering the question.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 30 April 2025
What returns do you need for a comfortable retirement?
Retirement
What returns do you need for a comfortable retirement?
The math behind your retirement outcomes. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 29 April 2025
How to create an airtight will
Personal Finance
How to create an airtight will
More than 50% of wills are contested. Here’s how to increase the possibility your wishes are honoured.
Shani Jayamanne | 27 April 2025
Gold, strategy and election promises: This week’s best investing insights
Personal Finance
Gold, strategy and election promises: This week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
Morningstar.com.au | 24 April 2025
Navigating volatility: Last week’s best investing insights
Personal Finance
Navigating volatility: Last week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
19 April 2025
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Retirement
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Conventional wisdom tells retirees to seek safety with a conservative asset allocation in retirement. Is there a better way?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 April 2025
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
Retirement
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
4 steps to stretch your retirement savings. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 14 April 2025