Investing 101
A collection of 54 posts
A Bad Trade, Even If Nothing Goes Wrong
Junk bonds are paying close to the smallest yield premium over Treasurys in three decades. Here's why I'm passing—and what I own instead.
Bogle’s Folly at 50
The index fund turns 50 | Why compounding wasn't easy money| Vanguard finally offers a transfer lock | Vanguard acquires Altruist
Nearly Back in the Black—But That's Not the Point
Total Bond Market Index is closing in on a full recovery. But its comeback matters less than what its yield is telling you about the decade ahead.
529 Plans: Older and Wiser
From Roth rollovers to new qualified expenses, here’s what investors need to know before using a 529 plan.
Growth vs. Value: A Debate Without a Winner
The real-world data doesn't settle the growth-versus-value debate—and neither do the academics.
Small Stocks Were Supposed to Win
Academic research says smaller companies should outperform over time. Thirty-five years of Vanguard fund returns tell a more complicated story.