Target Date Funds
The latest news and developments about target date funds, which are often the investment of choice for retirement and 529 accounts.
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.
November 11, 2021
Gen Z Investors Pile Onto Fidelity's Retirement PlatformThe next generation is leveraging Roth IRAs and target date funds, the firm reported.
September 30, 2021
Class-Action Suit Over Allstate 401(k) Plan Can Go ForwardA judge has dismissed a motion to drop a suit against Allstate and its plan fiduciaries for mishandling 401(k) management choices.
September 30, 2021
Peter Mallouk: Target Date Funds a 'Terrible Choice' for Most InvestorsThe Creative Planning CEO sparked a heated debate over the merits of this popular retirement investment.
September 28, 2021
Vanguard Merging Retirement Funds, Cutting Fees, Adding a New OptionThe changes could lower costs for target date fund investors by $190 million, Vanguard says.
August 23, 2021
5 of the Biggest Fund Upgrades in 2021: MorningstarMorningstar's Russel Kinnel says ratings upgrades tend to be the result of subtle accumulation of favorable discoveries.