Investment Strategies
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The Fatal Flaw in Your Retirement Plan's Target Date Funds
By Allison SchragerIn a high-inflation environment, the investment strategy of today's TDFs fails to help retirees meet their need for income preservation.
August 01, 2022
Why Stocks Took a July Vacay From FundamentalsU.S. stocks had their best month in two years while the economy received discouraging news about both growth and inflation.
July 29, 2022
El-Erian, Crescenzi Explain Why Investors Are Betting on the Fed"The market is looking for a pivot ... when the only reason you would get it is [if] the economy collapses," said economist Mohamed El-Erian.
July 26, 2022
Tactical Funds Fumbling Their Chance to Shine This Year: Morningstar"I see no reason to invest in such funds," Morningstar's John Rekenthaler wrote.
July 26, 2022
8 Retirement Planning Points for Couples With a Large Age GapA sound plan should ensure that the couple's combined retirement assets cover an extended combined life expectancy.
July 25, 2022
S&P 500 Has Already Bottomed, No Hard Landing: YardeniThe strategist sees resilience in earnings and has a still-healthy outlook for consumers and businesses even as the economy slows.
July 22, 2022
Sectors to Watch in a Range-Bound Equities MarketIt's a frustrating time for stock investors. Here's what I'm buying now.
July 22, 2022
BlackRock Introduces Model Portfolios for WomenThe portfolios seek to account for differences in life expectancy, pay and employment.