41 Year Old Female Confused About My 401(k) Allocation
I am a 41-year-old single professional woman, filing my taxes as "Single." My annual pre-tax income is $225,000. I currently do not carry a heavy debt burden; my only debt is a low-interest (4%) car loan, which I plan to pay off ahead of schedule
Currently, my total personal assets amount to approximately $1.88 million; over the past four years, I have accumulated $672,000 in my 401(k) retirement plan. I have consistently contributed 10% of my monthly salary to this account
At present, my 401(k) asset allocation is quit simple: 70% is invested in an S&P 500 index fund, and 30% is invested in a "2055 Target Date Retirement Fund." I realize that this allocation strategy is perhaps overly simplistic and basic
Recently, I have been contemplating whether I should rebalance my investment portfolio. I am considering allocating a portion to "total market index funds," but I worry that doing so might expose me to excessive risk. Since I lack professional investment expertise, I am currently simply adhering to basic principles of retirement savings.
My employer's 401(k) matching policy is as follows: for the first 6% of an employee's salary contributions, the company provides a 50% match. Consequently, I strive to contribute the full 6% to maximize my employer match, while simultaneously contributing additional funds to my personal Roth IRA
I am eager to learn about practical and down-to-earth asset allocation strategies from peers who are roughly my age and income level. Do you prefer to stick with simple index funds, or do you actively adjust your holdings based on market trends? I would sincerely appreciate any actionable advice you can offer
Thank you all very much!