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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:36 AM
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Target Funds?

I have a Target 2040 k. What happen if I don't retire in the year 2040? Is it best to leave it in that or move it to another funds and why?
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You can let it ride as long as you like. Read the fund prospectus for info on what happens to the asset mix/allocations.

I’m not a fan of target date funds because they are far too conservative for my investing style. If you have a moderate or higher risk appetite I would go at minimum with an SP index fund, better yet choose winning stocks and hold them for some time.

What is your time horizon to retirement and what is your risk appetite? With a 2040 fund does it mean you are in your early 40s?
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You can let it ride as long as you like. Read the fund prospectus for info on what happens to the asset mix/allocations.

I’m not a fan of target date funds because they are far too conservative for my investing style. If you have a moderate or higher risk appetite I would go at minimum with an SP index fund, better yet choose winning stocks and hold them for some time.

What is your time horizon to retirement and what is your risk appetite? With a 2040 fund does it mean you are in your early 40s?
20-24 years left (I'm in my mid 40s). I'm investing 15% with 3% company match. I'm also moving my old 401k and pension to my current Target funds. I also have a property that I'm getting ready to turn into a rental property once the house market crash. That gives me a chance to buy my next home (I was a landlord before).

I'm also owning shares from Tesla, Disney and Corsair. Those I'm giving it to my son and I'm also investing in NY Life as well for him.

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I just open a Small Cap Index funds. I hope this will give me the extra boost I'm still investing in the Target fund.

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