Russ Kinnel

Director of Mutual Fund Research, head of Morningstar Analyst Rating committees. Retweets and likes are not endorsements. disclosure:

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Rekenthaler assesses the candidates' economic platforms. https://t.co/2nFWAYCIfp

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Alec Lucas and Maciej Kowara weigh in on the big risks facing the bond market. https://t.co/AosgVPfwGP

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From the WSJ: https://t.co/baLUde1vgM

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Illinois' 529 plan has come a long way. https://t.co/SwLMe6u8nB

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Our new ratings of the top 529 plans are out. Our allocation team spends a lot of time collecting and analyzing the data on 529s. They talk to all the providers and look at each state's tax policy. The result is a very thorough and helpful report. https://t.co/W2wP01VHpu

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Since it's the season for economic data to be used in misleading ways, I recommend going to Fred (aka the St. Louis Fed) for the straight dope. https://t.co/2BahZ3LzZY It's easy to use and see how things have played out over various time periods.

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Everyone likes an upgrade. Read why we raised our rating on T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond. https://t.co/fs6vyztPIp

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Interesting to see a great fund like Vanguard Wellington receive $8B in redemptions YTD. https://t.co/ocLipctsz3

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John Rekenthaler looks at IRAs and 401ks and finds that they are good. Tell your friends. https://t.co/YWshrorKH8

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Mind the Gap! Key lessons from investor return data. https://t.co/TS2zgemz1K

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Tough year for Templeton Global Bond. The fund is down 4.7% ytd due in part to currency. https://t.co/3sJk0GRv0N

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How is it that with all the bad, trendy ETFs out there, the ticker DERP goes unclaimed?

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Fidelity Small Cap Growth has closed to new investors with AUM at $11 billion. https://t.co/5aemArbfYg

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Did you know we cover model portfolios? Jason Kephart walks you through everything you need to know to make an informed decision. https://t.co/TTeVFAoVMO

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Find out about the rules for inherited IRAs. https://t.co/3yLZY7OamO

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I checked in on some prominent bond fund managers who crossed the 5-year mark. https://t.co/Z8Ac07Msme

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I talked about three funds from the Thrilling 36 that I own. (No idea what that expression is about.)
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Check out Jack Shannon's new report on mutual funds mingling private and public securities. https://t.co/6S9Zui5KJL

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How to find the best HSAs (Health Savings Accounts). https://t.co/Mvt5ivh5Xn

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Maybe a rising tide doesn't lift all boats. https://t.co/rO4WxzlPZA