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Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: Which Are Better for Retirement Portfolios?
By Bernice NapachTo answer this question, Morningstar's Christine Benz compared two groups of model portfolios. Here's what she found.
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 11, 2022
Fed Will Tackle High Inflation: Powell"If we have to raise interest rates more over time, we will," the Fed Reserve chair said Tuesday. "We will use our tools to get inflation back."
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.
January 10, 2022
Value Funds' 2021 Rebound Was Just a Blip: MorningstarValue funds outperformed growth funds in 2021 but lagged considerably over the past 10 years.
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 29, 2021
Vanguard's Ongoing Website Issues May Be Its 'Worst Tech Screw-up' Ever: Source"It's a nightmare. This is the worst possible time for something like this to happen," says Dan Weiner, editor of The Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors, a newsletter.