Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions

Quick financial advice for long-term financial stability-no matter where the stock market is heading Individuals face money challenges today that were unimaginable just a few short years ago. How can you meet the money demands of housing, college savings, retirement, and other financial goals without spending all of your spare time focused on them? Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance, Christine Benz, gives you the tools for tackling your money challenges. This practical guide breaks down important financial tasks into digestible, doable chunks-each task taking just 30 minutes or less. To keep your finances on track, you’ll also receive access to Benz’s exclusive online tools and worksheets that allow you to apply her principles to your specific financial situation.

• Lays out the tools to get organized, including setting up a system for tracking your money and important financial documents, setting financial goals, and developing a budget and financial plan * Shows you how to match the right investments to your goals, whether you’re just making your first investment or have an established portfolio of securities, using time-tested investment strategies and Morningstar insights * Coaches you on tackling other important tasks for a healthy financial life, such as estate planning and managing your taxes Read Morningstar’s 30-Minute Money Solutions in its entirety for a comprehensive money plan, or read select chapters to meet specific challenges, such as saving for college or reviving your ailing retirement plan. It’s the ideal money guide for novices and experienced investors alike from the most-trusted name in investment research, Morningstar.

Author Biography

CHRISTINE BENZ is Director of Personal Finance for Morningstar. She is also editor of the monthly newsletter Morningstar® PracticalFinance and writes a weekly column on Morningstar’s popular Web site, Morningstar.com. Benz is coauthor of Morningstar® Guide to Mutual Funds: 5-Star Strategies for Success and is author of the book’s second edition. Before assuming her current role in 2008, Benz served as Morningstar’s director of mutual fund analysis. She has also served as editor of Morningstar® FundInvestor™, a monthly newsletter for individual investors. Benz has been widely quoted in print and online media, and has made numerous appearances on national radio and television shows. For more information, visit the 30-Minute Solution Resource Center online at www.morningstar.com/goto/30MinuteSolutions.