Investing in diverse, low-cost Vanguard funds can be a good way to minimize risk. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on dividend stocks with solid, recurring income. The Vanguard U.S.

It doesn't matter how skilled you are. It doesn't matter how many or few years of experience you have under your belt. Virtually anyone can benefit from adding Vanguard index funds to their portfolio.

Value stocks can make for solid long-term investments. They're stocks with good fundamentals and whose valuations are relatively low. That can make them less vulnerable to downturns, and they can ...