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Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

Index funds track financial indexes, enabling simple, broad market investment. Low expense ratios make Vanguard ETFs an accessible choice for new investors. Choosing an index like the S&P 500 leads to ...