index funds

A “free” mutual fund? The race to lower costs

Mutual funds have been lowering their fees for years, and Fidelity has overtaken Vanguard with their line of funds with zero fees. I’ve been a fan of Vanguard for a long time. They have always been focused on lowering prices … Read MoreRead More

Is there an alternative? Stocks, inflation, and where to put your money now

With inflation and rising interest rates, some say that there are better places to put your money than stocks. I’m skeptical. … Read More

The data is in: You can’t beat the market

I look at S&P SPIVA scorecards for mutual funds, which confirm what we already knew about investing: that you can’t beat the market. Note: I’m not a financial advisor. I don’t offer financial (or legal) advice. My job is to … Read MoreRead More