I've been investing for a couple of decades now, and my style has shifted considerably in recent years. I'm still a buyer of individual stocks, but I've started to allocate a greater percentage of my ...

The new year is here, which for many people means it's time to give your 401(k) a few minutes of attention. It might be that you've started a new job, and with your new benefits is a shiny new 401(k) ...

As the calendar turns to 2026, the investment landscape has a different feel than it did just a few years ago. Among the different reasons is a heightened level of volatility that has helped define ...

Are you investing toward your retirement (or plan to soon)? If so, give Vanguard a tip of the cap for allowing you to do that in a cost-effective manner ... even if you don't invest in a Vanguard ...

I've been gradually shifting money into index funds for the past few years. As of June 2025, I have shares of five different Vanguard ETFs, and I'm planning to buy one more very soon. In this video, I ...

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF remains one of the best ways to match American stock market returns with minimal fees. June 2025 may or may not be a great time to invest in the stock market, but you might as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard and Fidelity offer popular index funds with competitive expense ...

Since hitting a peak in January, the S&P 500 index has traded down, and is currently 14% off that record (as of April 22). President Donald Trump's economic policies, particularly around trade and ...

Investing in quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be key to balancing out risk in your portfolio.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) checks John Bogle’s boxes for wide diversification and low cost. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) adds a very large number of international stocks to ...