Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

Why are the indexes red when the typical stock is green? Alphabet and Amazon account for nearly the whole decline, and Wednesday's inflation report is the week's real event.

Most ordinary people's investment wealth is built just a few dollars at a time. The key is committing to the process for years on end.

It might be easier than you think, especially if you start now.

It's risky to make financial decisions based on advice from strangers who may not know what they're talking about.

A handful of investors have grown their individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, to seven-figure stashes.

Do as he says, not as he does. Here's why.

The S&P 500 index's performance has been driven by the success of massive technology companies.

The largest companies are huge because they have run their businesses very well.

You don't have to pick individual stocks to have a good shot at outperforming the market.

Follow these guidelines and you'll be on your way to building a durable and sustainable long-term income stream.

Underappreciated or underrated, the Vanguard International High Dividend ETF is crushing broader gauges of international stocks this year.

Investing in long-term growth and innovation gives you the best chance at capturing market-beating returns over time.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and comparable funds are effective tools for investors, but these funds aren't as diverse as they seem.

The past 98 years of stock market history show that "VOO and chill" is a good strategy for long-term investors.

My first foundational portfolio asset would be this total stock market ETF.

With volatility heating up, some investors may prefer the straightforward approach of the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF.

They all complement each other well, covering a lot of ground for investors.

Value stocks can surprise to the upside, especially when earnings growth accelerates.

How can you change your portfolio to reduce exposure to a single point of failure?

It's about time, not timing.

The bad news is unavoidable. The good news is reassuring.

A 2% gain puts the fund back at a level no other ETF has ever reached. Here's how it gets there.

The index encompasses 500 big companies, but some are far more influential than others.

The thing you need to do is easier said than done.

The legendary investor has beaten the market by a wide margin, but he doesn't think you need to.