Christine Benz

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Morningstar personal finance/retirement director; ETF index fund selection and withdrawal strategies

Wade Pfau Shares Must‑Know Retirement Planning Essentials
SocialApr 8, 2026

Wade Pfau Shares Must‑Know Retirement Planning Essentials

Since we started “The Long View,” @WadePfau has been one of our favorite interviews. @AmyCArnott1 and I loved chatting with him about his essential “Retirement Planning Guidebook”and what retirees and pre-retirees should have on their radars today. https://t.co/eRuVonR5nn

By Christine Benz
Vanguard's Edge: Long‑term Investors Capture Full Gains
SocialApr 1, 2026

Vanguard's Edge: Long‑term Investors Capture Full Gains

"[W]hat appears to have set Vanguard apart is its fund investors largely staying put and, thus, participating more fully in their gains." A good news story, and a characteristically thoughtful analysis, from @syouth1 https://t.co/HCPoMAVGqV

By Christine Benz
Your Final Five Years: Time to Re‑Shape Retirement Plans
SocialMar 18, 2026

Your Final Five Years: Time to Re‑Shape Retirement Plans

"The 5 Years Before You Retire" is such a wonderful hook for a book: People are getting serious about retiring at that life stage and there's still time to course-correct. @AmyCArnott1 and I had a wonderful chat with author Emily...

By Christine Benz
Prioritize Peace‑of‑mind ROI over Pure Financial Returns
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Prioritize Peace‑of‑mind ROI over Pure Financial Returns

I'm going to keep banging the drum for decisions that deliver "peace of mind" ROI rather than a financial return, especially for people whose plans are in good shape. My new one. https://t.co/9wYrEdGWx4

By Christine Benz