With index funds, what you see is what you get.  There are few surprises, and few disappointments.  These mutual funds simply track an index, and can be very inexpensive to buy and hold.  Read on to get up to speed!

Have you ever made a good call on the direction of the stock market, and then picked the wrong stock or stock fund to invest in?  Believe me, it hurts.  Here’s an example of what I mean.

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