Bond investments don't often outperform the stock market, but they can give you peace of mind and steady income.

These Vanguard funds won't necessarily keep you from losing money if the market crashes. But they can help cushion the blow.

This could be a smart time to think about adding more bond diversification to your portfolio.

The new year is here, which for many people means it's time to give your 401(k) a few minutes of attention. It might be that you've started a new job, and with your new benefits is a shiny new 401(k) ...

As the calendar turns to 2026, the investment landscape has a different feel than it did just a few years ago. Among the different reasons is a heightened level of volatility that has helped define ...

I've been gradually shifting money into index funds for the past few years. As of June 2025, I have shares of five different Vanguard ETFs, and I'm planning to buy one more very soon. In this video, I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard and Fidelity offer popular index funds with competitive expense ...

Since mid-February, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has fallen by over 14%, as of this writing. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have ...