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Podcast discussing Morningstar's travel outlook, cheap travel stocks, Microsoft's long-term outlook, Tesla's positive performance, Southwest Airlines' challenges, and Secure Act 2.0 changes for IRA distributions. Topics include post-pandemic travel demand factors, cruise industry resurgence, travel sector investment opportunities, and implications of Secure 2.0 for retirees.

Real Estate is a hot topic for investors everywhere, but is a home the best possible investment right now? Plus, we’ve raised the fair value estimates for both Apple stock and Procter & Gamble stock – and we think Palantir’s has made some strategic missteps. Find out more in this week’s episode. Timestamps00:06 Intro00:36 Morningstar upgrades Apple's moat01:46 Proctor and Gamble reports Q2 2023 earnings  02:44 Palantir makes strategic missteps  03:52 Owning a House or REITs intro04:21 What are some of the benefits of physical real estate vs REITs?05:09 What are some of the benefits of REITs vs Real Estate?05:48 In both cases, what are some of the cons?06:24 From an investment standpoint, which is the better bet, and why?08:12 What’s a safe withdrawal rate for 2023? Read about topics from this episode.Raising Apple Stock’s Fair Value Estimate to $150P&G Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter ResultsProcter & Gamble’s Stock Looks Overheated After Effectively Weathering Headwinds in the QuarterCutting Palantir Stock Fair Value Estimate as Strategic Missteps Create a Plethora of ProblemsInvesting in REITs vs. Direct Real EstateRetirement Income and Safe Withdrawal Rates in 2023   What to watch from Morningstar.Big Banks Bracing for a RecessionCreate a New Financial Plan for the New Year: Part 2Create a New Financial Plan for the New Year: Part 1Stock and Bonds’ Market Wild Ride in 2022 Read what our team is writing.Ruth SaldanhaJeremy PaganChristine BenzSusan DziubinskiFollow us on social media.Ruth Saldanha on Twitter: @KarishmaRuthChristine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_BenzTwitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar...  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Eric Compton, a strategist with Morningstar Research Services, talks about banks saving for an economic downtown and where investors could find opportunities.00:06 Intro00:36 Disney Proxy Fight01:48 Hanesbrands closes Q4 with positive news 02:38 Coinbase plans layoffs03:46 What do JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo's results tell us?05:57 How do their current actions compare to what they've done before previous recessions?08:00 How could a recession affect banks in the short term and the long term?10:30 What's going on with Wells Fargo?12:39 Citigroup is also in a turnaround mode. What's the upside and the downside from their fourth quarter?15:05 If investors are looking for opportunities among the Big Four that we discussed today, what would you recommend?18:00 The Best 529 Plans of 2023Read about topics from this episode.Trian Opens Proxy Fight With Disney; We Believe Peltz Could Add Value as a Board MemberCoinbase to Lay Off More Workers in Second Round of CutsHanesbrands Alleviates Some Concerns by Reaching Modest Q4 Expectations; Shares Very UndervaluedJPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citi Beat Earnings Expectations, but Worries About Headwinds RemainWells Fargo’s 2023 Outlook Shows That the Net Interest Income Boom May Be OverBank of America Beats Fourth-Quarter Earnings; Net Interest Income Outlook is DisappointingSolid Q4 Results for Citigroup; Stock Remains Most Undervalued Among BanksSolid Q4 2022 Earnings for JPMorgan; 2023 Outlook Is GoodWhat to watch from Morningstar.Create a New Financial Plan for the New Year: Part OneCreate a New Financial Plan for the New Year: Part TwoStock and Bond Markets’ Wild Ride in 2022RMD Sticker Shock? How to Ease Your Tax BurdenRead what our team is writing.Eric ComptonFollow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this two-part episode, Sarah Newcomb, director of financial psychology for Morningstar Inc, explains how to rethink budgeting, overcome overspending, and stop fighting about money. Timestamps00:04 Introduction00:37 What kind of financial habits or histories do people tend to bring into their relationships?02:30 How do couples mesh their financial lives without fighting about saving or spending?04:36 Why do emotions rise when couples talk about money?05:36 What should people pay attention to if they feel themselves getting upset about someone else’s financial habits?06:57 What are steps couples can take to understand each other?09:33 We’ve talked about rethinking budgeting, overcoming overspending, and how to avoid arguing over money. What’s your advice to our audience if they experience a setback or win?  Read about topics from this episode.  Hate Budgeting? Try Rethinking It. Got the Urge to Splurge? 4 Steps to Overcome Your Overspending Habit How to Avoid Arguing Over Money By Sarah Newcomb  What to watch from Morningstar.Top Retail Stocks on Sale This Holiday SeasonShould You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to Consider Read what our team is writing:Sarah Newcomb https://www.morningstar.com/authors/1951/sarah-newcomb Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonSarah Newcomb on Twitter: @finance_therapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this two-part episode, Sarah Newcomb, director of financial psychology for Morningstar Inc, explains how to rethink budgeting, overcome overspending, and stop fighting about money. 00:04 Introduction00:43 Financial advice tends to tell people to break down their budgets into “wants versus needs”. What are your thoughts on this concept?02:55 How should we think about our needs? What should we include? (basic categories from Maslow: survival, security, love and belonging, esteem, and meaning)04:04 You’ve written that “our wants point to needs.” Can you explain that?05:14 How should we rethink budgeting if we don’t follow needs versus wants?08:04 What are some ways to identify possible strategies to meet a need and save money?08:53 We know now how to meet our needs through strategies. What should people do if they tend to overspend?11:01 How do we identify the emotion that’s driving the urge to spend too much?12:14 Now, that the emotion is known, what do we do next?  Read about topics from this episode.  Hate Budgeting? Try Rethinking It. Got the Urge to Splurge? 4 Steps to Overcome Your Overspending Habit How to Avoid Arguing Over Money By Sarah Newcomb  What to watch from Morningstar.Top Retail Stocks on Sale This Holiday SeasonShould You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to Consider Read what our team is writing:Sarah Newcomb https://www.morningstar.com/authors/1951/sarah-newcomb Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonSarah Newcomb on Twitter: @finance_therapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Tom Lauricella, Morningstar Inc.’s chief markets editor, discusses the markets’ highs and lows in 2022 and what investors should watch for in 2023. Timestamps00:04 Introduction00:31 What’s Morningstar’s take on what’s been driving inflation?02:18 What would it take to push inflation down to the Fed’s 2-percent target? 03:22 What categories of inflation have the Fed focused on?04:38 How does wage growth factor into the Fed’s moves next year?05:38 What has happened this year with bonds?06:38 What has the plunge in bonds meant for investors’ portfolios?07:47 How should investors think about bonds in 2023?08:51 Can you describe what hit tech so hard?10:20 What will it take for a tech rebound?11:30 Crypto started 2022 riding high 12:27 What are the lessons from crypto’s implosion?14:16 What should investors watch for in 2023?  Read about topics from this episode.  A New Crisis: What’s Happened in Crypto Now?4 Lessons From Crypto’s Implosion5 Charts on Big Tech Stocks’ CollapseThe Worst Bond Market EverWhere to Invest in Bonds in 2023 The Fed and Markets Have Different Outlooks. Which One Will be Right?Fed Raises Rates Again, With a Focus on Talking Tough What to watch from Morningstar.RMD Sticker Shock? How to Ease Your Tax BurdenTop Retail Stocks on Sale This Holiday SeasonShould You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to Consider Read what our team is writing:Tom Lauricella https://www.morningstar.com/authors/1953/tom-lauricella Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonTom Lauricella on Twitter: @LauricellaTomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Alyssa Stankiewicz, associate director of sustainability research from Morningstar Research Services, and Megan Pacholok, manager research analyst from Morningstar Research Services, discuss the Labor Department’s rule change involving ESG funds in workplace retirement plans. 00:00 Introduction00:47 The FTC tries to block Microsoft over their attempted buyout of Activision Blizzard 02:04 Campbell cooked up a strong start to the fiscal year02:55 Chewy chewed up some strong Q3 earnings04:23 What plan sponsors like employers are required to do when creating retirement plans?05:30 What was the Trump-era policy concerning ESG funds?07:13 What are the changes under the Biden era?08:26 Alyssa just mentioned qualified default investment alternatives, or QDIAs. And employers, sometimes they use these for workers who make retirement contributions but don't make investment choices. What do employers typically pick here?09:42 How could ESG funds factor into an employer’s decision?10:59 Different perspectives about the adoption of ESG funds in workplace plans14:18 Tips on Taking Last-Minute RMDs in 2022  Read about topics from this episode.  Microsoft Stock Attractive Whether or Not Activision Deal Goes ThroughAlternative Funds Are Winners in 202290% of Companies Are Developing an ESG StrategyIf You Haven't Taken RMDs Yet in 2022, Watch This VideoWho Does and Doesn’t Get to Skip RMDs Under the New 10-Year Rule  What to watch from Morningstar.Top Retail Stocks on Sale This Holiday SeasonShould You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to Consider Read what our team is writing:Christine BenzAlyssa StankiewiczMegan Pacholok Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonChristine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_BenzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Dave Sekera, chief U.S. markets strategist for Morningstar Research Services, reveals which stocks investors could snap up for a bargain this holiday season. 00:45 Tesla begins delivering its semi-trucks.01:51 Kroger rang up solid third-quarter earnings despite high inflation02:36 Ulta Beauty continued its hot streak in the third quarter.03:56 Dave, total modified retail sales growth was in the double-digits last year. Describe what modified retail sales growth is. What’s Morningstar’s outlook for this year?05:34 Let’s turn to online shopping. Some big e-commerce names have seen their stock prices plunge this year. Where should investors look for a deal? 06:51 How does the brick-and-mortar retailers’ story this year compare to last year? 07:34 Where are the deals among these stocks? 09:25 Toys and video games stock pick ideas.10:29 Stocks that Look Cheap11:45 3 Ways to Manage Capital Gains Distributions in 2022  Read about topics from this episode.  Tesla: Stock of the WeekWhich Retail Stocks Are Well-Positioned for 2022 Holiday Sales?What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Distributions Which Popular Funds Will Hit Investors With Losses and Capital Gains Distributions This Year?  What to watch from Morningstar.Should You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to ConsiderWhat to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or MetaWhere to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant Stocks  Read what our team is writing:David SekeraChristine BenzSusan Dziubinski Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonDave Sekera on Twitter: @MstarMarketsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will dividends continue to do well in a rising interest-rate environment? Plus, Bob Iger is CEO of Disney again, and Visa has a new CEO, too. And speaking of executives, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire has finally started spending some of the cash in its kitty. Find out how in this week’s episode.      Timestamps00:38 Berkshire Hathaway Deserves More Credit 01:40 Dick's Sporting Goods Rallied Big in Q302:35 Visa’s CEO is Stepping Down03:26 What happened at Disney, and more importantly, why?05:06. Bob Iger has delayed his retirement multiple times, and now is back. Will he likely stick to his two year contract, do you think?05:46 What does this mean for Disney shareholders – and your expectation for the stock?06:56 Are Dividend Stocks a Good Investment Today?  Read about topics from this episode.  5 Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s 2021 Shareholder LetterWhich Retail Stocks Are Well-Positioned for 2022 Holiday Sales?The Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks: Q3 2022Visa Earnings Show Continued Strong Growth; Stock Slightly UndervaluedEnergy Stocks Power Ahead on Earnings Gushers Utilities Brighten Under Cloud of Recession, but Future Dim at Lofty Valuations  What to watch from Morningstar.Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset AllocationCheap Stocks For You to ConsiderWhat to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or MetaWhere to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant StocksMarkets are Undervalued, and We Highlight Some Cheap Stocks!We Examine Tesla's Stock and the Risks of a Strong Dollar Read what our team is writing:Ruth SaldanhaSusan DziubinskiDavid Harrell Follow us on social media.Ruth Saldanha on Twitter: @karishmaruthDavid Harrell on Twitter: @davidharrellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, Christine Benz, the director of personal finance at Morningstar, talks about portfolio makeovers and how to spot common pitfalls. This episode includes an excerpt from Christine’s webcast—“5 Portfolio Pitfalls and How to Fix Them.” 0:06 Introduction 00:51 - What did you think was important to address as we watch the markets tumble?01:54 - How does your webcast help investors identify the next steps?03:30 - How does age play a role in reworking a portfolio? 04:32 - What should people know before they adjust their portfolios in an effort to reduce the drag of taxes? 05:31 - Pre-Retirees: Is Your Asset Allocation Too Aggressive? Read about topics from this episode.  Check out Christine's PresentationIs It Too Late to Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio?5 Portfolio Pitfalls and How to Fix ThemHow a New Retiree Can Confront Market TurbulencePositioning a Portfolio in Early Retirement What to watch from Morningstar.Cheap Stocks For You to ConsiderWhat to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or MetaWhere to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant StocksMarkets are Undervalued, and We Highlight Some Cheap Stocks! Read what our team is writing:Chritine Benz Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonChristine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_BenzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.