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Retirement Planning Advice

Updated 2026-10-19 17:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Target-date funds are not always suitable for handling the decisions retirees face, according to a recent article. The piece advises on when it might be wise to consider dumping these funds.

Coverage timeline — 5 articles

MarketWatch

‘I hope to retire at 59’: I have $950,000 in my 401(k)s. When do I do a Roth conversion?

Roth conversions are permanent. Once done, they cannot be undone.

2026-04-17 09:15 UTC

MarketWatch

Have a date in mind to stop working? Why you likely won’t retire when you plan to.

Planning for the unexpected should be the most expected part of your retirement plan.

2026-05-29 14:10 UTC

MarketWatch

When should you dump your target-date funds?

Target-date funds aren’t necessarily built to handle many of the decisions retirees face.

2026-10-19 17:31 UTC

MarketWatch

2 expensive mistakes most retirees make — and how to avoid them

“We call them ‘King Tut’ subjects — they’re buried with their gold.”

2026-04-16 17:45 UTC

MarketWatch

I’m 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?

“How do I prepare for market drops or crashes just before or after retirement?”

2026-08-26 11:31 UTC