An Easy Answer to Retirement Planning -or- MisStep?
By David Wallace [Search and social media marketer from Anthem, Arizona]
Investing in a target date mutual fund seems like the easy answer to retirement planning.
But, how can a single fund be appropriate for thousands of investors, doctors and medical professionals?
Assessment
Check out the above infographic to see the limitations of target date funds.
Conclusion
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Filed under: Investing, Retirement and Benefits | Tagged: Are Target Date Funds a Good Choice?, Mutual Funds, target date funds |
Mutual Fund Questions
According to Hemant Beniwal, always consider the following when selecting the one right for you
■ Is a mutual fund with low NAV better?
■ Difference in performance of a Dividend or Growth Plan?
■ What are the tax benefits in mutual funds?
■ What are the charges in mutual funds?
■ Is it a good time to invest in mutual funds?
■ Should I invest in Infrastructure funds?
■ Equity Vs Real Estate – which one is better?
■ Mutual Funds or Direct Equity – who is the winner?
Good luck?
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