In the ever-evolving world of investment, index funds have emerged as a cornerstone for both new and seasoned investors. But ...

Just about any month is a good time to invest in an S&P 500 index fund. Doing so is like betting on the future success of the American economy. Many index funds sport ultra-low fees, too; below are ...

For retirees who are using income distributions from their investments to help cover living expenses, the small fees levied ...

Q: After a succession of botched attempts at picking individual stocks, I am ready to try exchange-traded funds, which you and other commentators recommend so strongly. Can you suggest a reference ...

When it comes to investing your retirement or college funds for the long term, few principles are now as widely accepted as the merits of low-cost index funds. Most big investment firms have now ...

I'm investing my $1,000 work bonus into index funds because of their long-term track record of building wealth. The market is still down compared to recent highs, making now a smart time to invest ...

Index funds simplify investing by bundling hundreds or even thousands of stocks into a single investment vehicle, effectively creating diversified portfolios. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF returned 299% ...

Back in the day I was obsessed with building a real estate empire. My plan was simple: Buy 10 rental properties, collect $1,000 a month from each, and ride into early retirement with a cool $10,000 a ...

Index funds have long been hailed as the gold standard for long-term investing—offering low fees, market-wide exposure, and steady returns. Developed by Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, index funds don’t ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...