Article: LIFE-CYCLE FUNDS OFFER DIFFERENT MIX FOR THE AGES

Some investors enjoy researching and selecting mutual funds that fit their investment objectives. Others lack the slightest clue as to which funds to choose from the ever-expanding array of options.

Investors in the latter category may be interested in the newest trend in fund-selection simplificaton.

"Life-cycle" funds do the work for you, says Mutual Funds magazine.

"Life-cycle portfolios mix their investments among stocks, bonds and money-market instruments in a pattern determined by financial planning goals across a specific time frame."

Life-cycle funds are marketed to investors according to their ages or risk profiles.

Some relieve you of having to make further investment ...

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