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Did you know that Vanguard has one of the oldest mutual funds still in existence? It’s called the Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares (VWELX), and it debuted all the way back in 1929. Since then, it has survived nearly every major financial shock you can think of, including the Great Depression, the inflationary period of ... Like the Vanguard Wellington mutual fund? This two-ETF combo does virtually the same, but cheaper

I have a soft spot for both the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM). A big part of that comes down to fees. After some recent cuts, both now charge just 0.04% a year. On a $10,000 investment, that’s about $4 annually, which goes a long ... Forget VIG and VYM – These Vanguard international dividend ETFs are worth a look too

A married couple, both 67, holds $1.2 million in a traditional 401(k), a $300,000 Roth IRA, and a $200,000 taxable brokerage account. They collect $48,000 a year in Social Security. With three accounts drawing from different tax buckets, they have the architecture to pay zero federal income taxes in retirement. Most people in this situation ... How To Use 3 Retirement Accounts To Pay No Federal Taxes in Retirement