Target Date Funds
The latest news and developments about target date funds, which are often the investment of choice for retirement and 529 accounts.
401(k) Core Menus Are Not Retirement Ready
By David BlanchettRecent research shows two big gaps in DC plan investment menus and why updating them is essential.
January 18, 2022
Model Portfolio Boom Gets Slammed in New PaperThe bundled products are ridden with conflicts of interest, researchers say.
January 11, 2022
Retirement Pros Hit Back at Study Finding Target Date Fund FlawsTDFs may need more scrutiny but can help investment outcomes for many people, Morningstar's Christine Benz said.
January 10, 2022
Vanguard to Launch New Target Date Funds for Younger InvestorsThe firm's 2015 vintage TDFs will close to new investments in mid-February.
December 30, 2021
New Study Highlights Target Date Fund FlawsThis one-size-fits-all investment may not be a good fit for all investors at all stages of life, researchers find.
December 29, 2021
Retirees Need to 'Get Comfortable' Holding Less Cash, Fixed Income: Michael CrookWhile retirees should hold some safe assets for when they need to spend, fixed income isn't going to see much return, the strategist says.
December 28, 2021
8 Predictions for Retirement in 2022Experts Wade Pfau, Jamie Hopkins, Carolyn McClanahan, David Blanchett and others share their respective outlooks on income planning, long term care and more.
December 16, 2021
10 Merriest Retirement Facts: 2021We asked Michael Finke, Marcia Mantell and Mary Johnson their thoughts on this year's good news for retirees.