E50: Understanding Total Stock Market Index Funds

Episode Description:

It’s not a secret that we’re huge fans of index fund investing as the simplest path to wealth. In this week’s episode, we break down why by explaining how to read a fund’s prospectus or annual report. You’ll learn how to determine what’s driving a fund’s growth, how much it’s costing you to own it, and how to tell if your investments are on par with the market averages.

Resources:

Study | Vanguard Total Stock Market Annual Report
Read | Women know more than they think they know about finance - how confidence can help close the gap
Read | 2021 Women and Investing Study via Fidelity
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