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 ...

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 ...

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