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Retirement
What is a target-date fund?
Pinpoint your investing strategy around a deadline.
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Retirement
Women and retirement: Longevity increases poverty risk
Don’t outlive your money.

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Understand the pros and cons.
What is a target-date fund?
Pinpoint your investing strategy around a deadline.
What is the FIRE movement and is it for you?
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Don’t outlive your money.