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Pediheart Podcast #279: Asset Allocation in Your Retirement Accounts

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Optimizing Retirement Investing with Target Date Funds and Small Cap Value

Target date funds are considered one of the best investment products as they manage the investment lifecycle effectively, providing a glide path from the beginning of the investment journey to retirement without the investor needing to make ongoing changes. These funds are designed to be conservative, ensuring stable returns even during market downturns and transitioning towards a more conservative approach as the investor ages. However, they may lack exposure to assets such as small cap value, which can significantly boost returns over time. To optimize retirement investing, it is suggested to combine target date funds with small cap value exposure or customize the allocation based on individual preferences, potentially leading to greater long-term returns.

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