investor protection

You probably wouldn’t take investment advice from someone whose business card said Retirement Wizard, but it is not always so simple to spot a fake credential. You may find it harder to tell the difference between a Certified Advisor for Senior Investing and a Retirement Income Planning Specialist.

Target-date funds - among the most common investment selections offered by employers to employees in 401(k) plans - used to be the darlings of the retirement investment world. They were popular with novice investors because they take the guesswork out of investing. Since the funds hold a mix of…