Broadcast Retirement Network
Broadcast Retirement Network
Jeffrey Snyder
Target Date Funds Explained: Why "Set It and Forget It" Could Cost You in Retirement
11 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2026 at 11:30 am.
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Are your target date funds really working for you—or just running on autopilot? On this episode of Broadcast Retirement Network, we sit down with MarketWatch financial journalist Alisa Wolfson to unpack the "set it and forget it" mindset that millions of investors rely on. Alisa explains why these popular funds only account for one thing—your expected retirement year—while overlooking crucial personal factors like your pension, Social Security timing, and individual risk tolerance. If you have a 401(k), this conversation will change the way you think about your retirement savings.