Target Date Funds | Should You Invest In Them?
Target date funds are a popular way to invest. But, should you invest in them? In this video I cover the pros and cons of target date funds as well as how they work, so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not these investments are right for you! Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Target Date Fund 101 1:49 - Different From Simple Index Fund, like VTSAX 2:34 - Introduction To Asset Allocation 3:18 - How Target Date Fund Shines 3:45 - Deep Dive Into Vanguard’s Target Date Fund, aka Target Retirement Funds 5:51 - Cons of Target Date Funds 6:44 - So Are Target Date Funds For You? 7:10 - My Recommendation ------------ LINKS: ► Get My Weekly Newsletters: https://www.financialtortoise.com/new... ► Favorite Books: https://www.financialtortoise.com/bes... DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.

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