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2 Vanguard ETFs Perfect for the Lazy Investor

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Vanguard has built its reputation on a shareholder-first approach, which translates into a diverse offering of stock, bond, and fixed-income ETFs that come with exceptionally low expense ratios. This investor-friendly fee structure is a significant factor in the company's impressive performance record in the rapidly expanding ETF market.

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The Top 5 Favorite Investments of Multimillionaires in Their 40s and Up

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Domestic equities Stocks, and in particular the U.S. stock market, are the No. Among the older group of multimillionaires, 41% believe that domestic stocks are one of the best places to grow your money. Stocks are also the biggest asset in multimillionaires' portfolios, on average. stock market.

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3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in October and Hold for Decades to Come

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With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite up over 20% year to date, investors may be feeling like the stock market is overvalued. And while certain pockets of the market are more expensive than in past years, that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities if you know where to look.

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86% of Older Americans Credit Working With a Financial Advisor to Being Retirement Ready

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And you may be more inclined to act erratically during periods of stock market turbulence for fear of seeing your retirement plan balance plummet. Remember, there are different fee structures financial advisors impose. Don't hesitate to talk through your options to find a setup that works for you.

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The 5 Favorite Investments of Young Multimillionaires

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Private equity is risky, and there's no guarantee it will outperform the market. There can also be hefty fees involved. Private equity funds often use a "2 and 20" fee structure -- a 2% management fee and a 20% cut of any profits. But don't neglect stocks, either. It's also easy to invest in stocks.

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Prediction: This Vanguard ETF Will Outperform the "Magnificent Seven"

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The so-called "Magnificent Seven" have driven a disproportionate amount of the stock market's returns in recent years, and that's even true after stocks like Nvidia pulled back recently. However, the market environment over the next few years could favor a different type of stock.

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This Strategy Could Keep You From Running Out of Money in Retirement

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Create a bear market fund The stock market is cyclical, entering both bear and bull markets with some regularity. While making withdrawals from your retirement accounts makes sense when the bulls are running and the sun is shining, your best bet is to leave your retirement accounts alone when the market is in hibernation.