Retiring on target
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Balanced funds
Consider investing in balanced funds which seek to maximize diversification and may offer the benefit of lessening the need to rebalance assets or time the market.
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Dividend dominant
Potentially add to your income stream by investing companies that have historically paid dividends.
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Government-backed bonds
Bolster your portfolio with funds that invest in US government backed bonds—widely considered the safest, lowest-risk securities available.
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Emerging economies
Explore ways to diversify your portfolio by considering investing in countries with developing economies that may be growing rapidly.
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