Target-Date Funds: The Good, Bad & Misunderstood

26/06/2025 12 min
Target-Date Funds: The Good, Bad & Misunderstood

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Target-date funds just passed $4 trillion in assets. They’re now the default investment in many 401(k)s, and millions of Americans are using them without really understanding how they work. So, are they a smart choice… or just the easiest one? In this episode, Dennis breaks down the good, the bad, and the misunderstood aspects of target-date funds. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:🛠️ How target-date funds work and why they’ve become the popular default🎯 What the rise of target-date funds reveals about investor behavior📉 The problem with one-size-fits-all investing📊 The benefits of building a personalized investment strategy💸 Why owning multiple target-date funds may backfireOur website: https://www.401k.faith Phone: (513) 898-1897 Contact our team: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/contact_us/ Book an Introductory Meeting: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/contact_us/ Check out our no-cost financial flipbooks here: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/learning_center/flipbooks/ Join one of our upcoming events: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/events.htm Check out our online calculators: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/learning_center/calculators/ Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuK6WuipFhXBxujjM6nl7g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063561056644 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-horr-2ba3714/ X: https://x.com/dennishorr