Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

The market, its dividend payers, and its largest growth stocks -- for about $3 a year in combined fees.

The S&P 500 has seen positive returns in the 12 months after midterm elections 95% of the time since 1938.

Politics usually doesn't affect the stock market -- unless this one thing happens.

Both of these funds have been winners in recent years.

A few simple good behaviors can put you on the path to long-term wealth.

These fast-growing ETFs will likely be trading at attractive valuations after a market pullback.

There's one key advantage that separates these two ETF industry heavyweights.

Pulling your money out of the market during a rough patch is the surest way to miss out on the biggest gains.

Long-term investors shouldn't fear a bear market.

If I started my first brokerage account, this would be the backbone of my new portfolio.

Look to sectors that actually benefit from higher interest rates.

The S&P 500's current concentration has its benefits and risks.

Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF is still my top recommendation for passive investors.

The S&P 500 has been perhaps the greatest wealth generation machine of the past several decades.

The stock market may be running hot this year, but that doesn't mean all is well.

There's still a place for index funds in your portfolio, but if you're just looking to learn with small starting positions, there are some smart all-weather stocks to consider as well.

The percentage of Americans who own stock has nearly doubled since the 1980s.

From the end of June to mid-September, expected earnings rose nearly five times as quickly as the index itself.

The founder of Vanguard recommended a simple approach for buying stocks and building long-term wealth.

What is the first investing decision? It has nothing to do with picking stocks.

S&P 500 companies are broadly beating analysts' estimates for earnings -- but is too much of that money riding on the AI boom?

Compound interest is how your money makes money -- and it can make you rich.

High-profile IPOs don't always make the best stocks to own.

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.

While the S&P 500 index has been a money-making machine in the long run, investors should still take the time to learn some important information.