Target Date Funds
The latest news and developments about target date funds, which are often the investment of choice for retirement and 529 accounts.
Vanguard, Investors to Resume Talks in Target-Date Selloff Case
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinA judge rejected a $40 million settlement, given an SEC agreement offering plaintiffs a better deal.
January 17, 2025
BlackRock In-Plan Annuity Program Attracts $16B in AssetsEquitable and Brighthouse will provide the streams of lifetime income.
January 17, 2025
Vanguard to Pay $106M to Settle Charges Over Misleading StatementsThe settlement is tied to tax bills some clients received after others switched to lower-cost funds.
November 07, 2024
Vanguard to Pay $40M in Target-Date Sell-Off CaseIt caused an "elephant stampede" sale of these funds when it opened institutional products to more retirement plans.
September 25, 2024
Vanguard Reaches Proposed Settlement in Target-Date Sell-Off CaseThe lawsuit alleged that the asset manager triggered a "stampede" that handed certain retail customers massive tax bills.
July 05, 2024
Putting Retirement Portfolios to Work to Produce IncomeAt Morningstar's conference, Christine Benz and others discussed retirement needs and income strategies to meet them.
June 12, 2024
5 Questions: Vanguard's New Report on Annuities in Retirement PlansAdding an income option to a target-date fund sounds great, but will it work?
April 08, 2024
15 Portfolio Spring-Cleaning Tips: Advisors' AdviceTidying up a client's portfolio can save them time, hassle and money, according to this group of financial advisors.