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Before you take off for the summer, it’s a good time to check in on your 60/40 portfolio. Besides regular rebalancing, it’s worthwhile to make sure the strategic asset allocation still fits with your ...

If you invest according to the classic 60/40 rule, with three fifths of your nest egg in stocks and two fifths in bonds, then take a moment to pat yourself on the back: It’s a pretty good strategy.