The allocation process for a target-date fund may be more than shifting from equities to fixed income over time. Instead, to maintain an appropriate balance at different lifecycle stages, there may be ...

In investing terms, a “glide path ” describes how a mix of investments changes over time. Typically, the mix gets more conservative — with fewer stocks and more bonds, for example — as the investor ...

The problem with a one-size-fits-all philosophy is that it never truly fits everyone. Thanks to many employers auto-enrolling employees in a 401(k), target-date funds have grown in popularity as a ...

We are living in an age where convenience, digital technology, and no-fuss, auto-pilot protocols often are preferred over laborious, detailed methods that might yield higher quality at a ...

Today’s market outlook seems more challenging for investors - including defined contribution plan participants. For investors seeking new avenues to enhance return and diversification potential, ...

Academic simulations prove that the distribution of wealth is greater with glide paths that increase in equity allocation rather than decrease. No safe landing. Savings impact the distribution of ...

You save every month, increase your SIPs when your salary rises and stay invested for years — yet many people lose confidence ...

Liz Weston: How to create your retirement glide path In investing terms, a “glide path” describes how a mix of investments changes over time. Typically, the mix gets more conservative - with fewer ...