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Baby Boomers
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Gold Glitters as a Hedge Against a Stock Market Crash
Ron Surz says Baby Boomers should not risk their savings at this critical time in their lives
December 4, 2025
American Century Participant Survey Reveals Looming Disappointment in Target Date Funds
Ron Surz says participants want—and need—TDFs that aren’t risky near the target date
November 25, 2025
Success of the U-shaped TDF Glidepath
Ron Surz heralds the success of the U-shaped target date fund glidepath
September 29, 2025
Two Reasons Target Date Funds Should be Safer
Ron Surz lays out his case for why Baby Boomers in TDFs need to move to safety now
September 19, 2025
Surz: Baby Boomers in TDFs Need to Get Out – NOW
Vanguard’s risk and return expectations for the next decade favor the safety of bonds over the potential growth in stocks
August 29, 2025
‘Silver Tsunami’ to Bring Wave of Wealth to Children of Boomers
Freddie Mac report finds most Boomers plan to retire in place; leave real estate wealth to kids
December 26, 2024
What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Target Date Funds, and Why
Ron Surz says excessive risk is the most important TDF characteristic and laments attention given to things that don’t matter
August 13, 2024
Generations to Experience Wealth Transfer Differently
Escalent's survey breaks down wealth transfer inheritors by generation and analyzes how each will discuss and use their future wealth
June 20, 2024
Boomer Retirement Update: Growing Savings Gap, Heavy Dependence on Social Security
Separate research from Vanguard and IRALOGIX show retirement outlook has improved for many Boomers
June 19, 2024
2 in 3 ‘Peak’ Boomers Not Ready for Retirement
Study released today finds more than half of 30.4 million Boomers turning 65 between 2024-2030 will rely primarily on Social Security for income
April 18, 2024