My 401k fund allocation was recently modified due to changes in available funds.  I logged on to TransAmerica to verify, who by the way has an absolutely killer site compared to GWLA, my previous benefits company.

While I’ve become less a fan of pie charts than I have been in the past (c/o Information Dashboard Design), I get quick verification that I am indeed in four funds.

Because the colours are identical between charts, I’m left wondering why I only have three slices on the left.  I spent a bit of time hoping to decipher which of the funds on the right were large/mid, small or international equity.  After a few moments I gave up, although I can’t seem to shake the fact that there is some hidden meaning there.

Without contrasting colours between charts, I still can’t help but think there’s a connection I’m not seeing.

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