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What does a target-date fund invest in?
Often described as a one-step investment, a target-date fund (TDF) is designed to keep investments aligned with a planned retirement date. But what’s actually inside one of these funds? Here’s a look at the three levels of investment management that help drive outcomes for TDFs.
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Asset allocation vs. diversification—what’s the difference?
Learn the difference between asset allocation and diversification and what to consider when creating your retirement investing strategy
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Active vs. passive investing—what's the difference?
When researching how to invest your money, you’ll often come across the debate between active and passive investing strategies. What are the differences? And which one’s right for you? We’ll provide insight on these questions and more as we add to the discussion.
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What to do when your emotions go up and down with the market
Understand how the market works to help you stay steady when the stock market is on a roller-coaster ride.
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What’s a money market fund?
Wondering if a money market fund could be a suitable investment for your IRA or 401(k) account? Check out this brief overview to help you decide.
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Eight things to know about joining your 401(k)
Know these items when joining a retirement plan: eligibility requirements, contribution limits, combining accounts, Roth access, matching contributions, vesting schedules, investments, and withdrawals.
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403(b) vs. 401(k) vs. 457(b)—what's the difference?
If you’ve changed jobs during your career, chances are you’ve participated in a few employer-sponsored retirement plans. If you have an account with more than one of these plans, it’ll help to know what the differences are and your options for managing them when you leave your employer.
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Potential benefits of having both a traditional and Roth IRA
Your traditional IRA is a great way to save for retirement. Find out 3 reasons to consider also opening a Roth IRA to help you maximize your retirement savings.
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401(k) versus IRA: three factors to consider when you retire
What should you do now with the money in your 401(k) plan when you retire? We’ll explain a few of your options and highlight three factors to consider when making your decision.
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Four terms to help you understand investment performance
Knowing how the investments in your retirement account are doing can help you make informed decisions about achieving your retirement goals. We'll share four key terms that can help you to understand your investment performance.
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