Navigating Retirement Risks with Ron Surz: A Deep Dive into Target Date Funds

Navigating Retirement Risks with Ron Surz: A Deep Dive into Target Date Funds

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff.


Professor Kotlikoff sits down with an exceptional guest, Ron Surz. Delving into a wealth of experience, Ron's career has seen him transitioning from an engineer at Northrop to an esteemed pension fund consultant at A.G. Becker. Today, he stands as the president of Target Date Solutions and co-host of the Baby Boomer Investing Show. With a strong foothold in the investment industry, Ron Surz stands as a voice of authority, particularly in the space of retirement planning and target date funds.


You will benefit from Ron's nuanced take on contemporary investment mechanisms, the merit of true diversification, and holistic approaches to retirement savings. The insights offered in this episode are critical not only for those nearing the twilight of their careers but for any individual looking to navigate the turbid waters of financial planning with clarity and foresight.


Talking Points:

  • The Philosphy and Efficacy of Target Date Funds
  • Investment Strategies and The Retirement Risk Zone
  • The Future of Retirement Planning
  • The Legal and Structural Overhaul of the Industry

Time Stamps:

  • 00:00 15 years for portfolio, minimal chance of loss.
  • 10:36 Pension Act of 2006 prompted investment alternatives.
  • 11:33 New personalized target data account software available.
  • 19:23 Target date funds lack proper investment theory.
  • 26:06 Economist: Adjust spending based on comprehensive assessment.
  • 29:09 Comparing target date funds to full-risk investing.
  • 36:54 Financial decision-making over time and risk.
  • 42:31 Buy Money Magic for better financial life.
  • 44:26 Manage risk by adjusting investment and spending.
  • 51:55 Zavi's idea: safe investment with upside potential.
  • 59:03 Fiduciary mindset on consultants choosing target funds.
  • 01:01:39 Ensure safety in investments for older adults.
  • 01:06:06 Congress drama of action masks Social Security deficit.


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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.

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