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Vanguard Treasury Bond Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Vanguard Treasury bond funds are a smart fixed income choice for investors looking to hold government debt at a low cost.

Vanguard Trims 15 More Fund Fees

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger

Vanguard slashed fees on 15 more of its mutual funds and ETFs, with the biggest discounts coming to dividend-related products.

7 Vanguard Mutual Funds to Dump Now

By Dan Wiener

Sell these Vanguard mutual funds if you ever want to profit.

Which Vanguard Bond Fund Is Right for You?

By Dan Wiener

Not all of Vanguard’s fixed-income funds are created equal. Here’s my take on which mutual funds you should buy, sell or hold.

The 10 Commandments of Retirement Investing: Part II

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Sometimes, oldies are goodies. That’s the case for these last five of 10 investing rules from years ago still can ably guide retirement planners.

5 Vanguard Funds No One Needs to Own

By Dan Wiener

Some Vanguard funds are nurtured by expert managers and grow to be profit-building stars, but others can doom your portfolio to mediocrity — or worse,…

4 Flunking Vanguard Funds

By Dan Wiener

Settling for lower profits than you should? Vanguard has so many winners that it doesn’t make any sense to stick with losers—and there’s no shortage…

The 5 Best Mutual Funds to Buy for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nailing down the best mutual funds for 2016 was no easy task but we found five that could be top performers.

6 Vanguard Index Funds for a Complete Portfolio

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Vanguard index funds are arguably the best mutual funds to build a long-term portfolio. We highlight six funds in diverse categories.

Invest Like Warren Buffett With These 3 American Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you want to invest in funds that Buffett would recommend, you’ll want low-cost funds that invest in U.S. equities.

The 4 Best Vanguard Retirement Funds

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We’re going to highlight the four best retirement funds Vanguard has to offer. These mutual funds will look good in any retirement plan

10 Top-Rated Vanguard Funds to Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor

Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment managers because of its singular focus on investors. Here’s a look at some of the best Vanguard…

Vanguard to Offer New Bond Index Funds

By Dan Wiener

Here’s a closer look at Vanguard’s seven new bond index funds and what they could offer your portfolio.

Top 10 Mutual Funds for the Rest of 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Whether you’re looking for outperformance or just to play it same through the end of the year, these are the top mutual funds to buy.

Vanguard’s Record $216B Inflow Shows the Virtues of Index Funds

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Investing $50,000 for 30 years at a 6% rate of return through Vanguard would save you more than $60,000 vs. the industry average expense ratio.

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds for 2017

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Diversification will be a major investment theme for 2017. These are the best Vanguard funds to fill the missing gaps in your portfolio.

3 Vanguard Funds That Make Active Managers Weep

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

These three index funds from Vanguard have both short-term and long-term performance numbers that outrank category averages.

Donald Trump vs. Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX)

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

In the ultimate active vs passive comparison, see how Donald Trump stacks up against Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX).

Vanguard Bond Funds: 3-Year Performance Review

By Dan Wiener

After 20 years of only offering one bond fund, Vanguard diversified in 2009. Here’s how the newer offerings have performed out of the gate.

Best Funds for a Falling U.S. Dollar

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

The 12-year high on the U.S. dollar is beginning to look like an overly-bullish scenario that could set up a short-term fall in the dollar.

3 Best Vanguard Funds for 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Check out our list of the best Vanguard funds for 2015 to make sure you get the highest returns for the lowest cost.

Vanguard Large-Cap Growth Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Several Vanguard large-cap growth funds offer investors low-cost ways to invest in U.S. blue chips across numerous flavors.

The 10 Best Funds for Your 401k

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

The best funds for your 401k will typically be low-cost funds with good performance records. We highlight 10 of the best, as well as a…

Protect Yourself From a Lopsided 401(k)

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Funds with different flavors often have a lot of overlapping stocks, which can leave you paying double for less diversity than you were hoping for.

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