1931: The New Rules of Retirement Planning. What Actually Matters Today

1931: The New Rules of Retirement Planning. What Actually Matters Today

Published: January 14, 2026

Duration: 46:59

Today we’re talking about the future. Not just retirement as a number on a spreadsheet, but retirement as a real phase of life—one that we’re all heading toward, whether we’re just opening our first 401(k) or already counting down the years.


My guest is someone I’ve turned to for guidance for decades. Christine Benz is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, and if you’ve ever read a smart, clear-headed piece about investing, portfolio strategy, or retirement readiness, chances are her work shaped it.


Christine ha...