Pare down to four to six funds across different asset classes: large, small and international stocks and bonds. To make sure your funds don't own all the same stocks, use Morningstar's Instant XRay (morningstar.com; go to Tools).
As you cut, sell funds in your 401(k) and IRA first so you don't generate a nasty tax bill.
Many funds, little diversification - solution
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