Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

Both options are rooted in the same basic buy-and-hold philosophy, but one differs from the other in one way that's very important for the foreseeable future.

Investors normally expect about 10% from the market in any given year, but all of that already showed up in the first half...

With enough time, discipline, and consistency, this strategy can get most people to the $1 million mark.

What would have happened if you invested in the S&P 500 right before two of the worst market crashes in recent history?

Fast-growing funds can build your wealth surprisingly quickly.

How does $20,000-plus in annual dividend income sound?

These two S&P 500 ETFs seem interchangeable. They're not.

Should you take the market's small discount now, or hold out for a bigger one?

We may not be in for a repeat of the last decade, but the odds of further gains are good.

The Oracle of Omaha offered priceless wisdom in 1986 that still makes sense today.

It's hard to compete with what has been a simple and effective approach in the stock market.

There are signs that the market could see a big pullback.

Both funds are built on the same market leaders. The difference is how much -- and what gets left out.

If you want stability and resilience, look no further.

Never give up on stocks during a bear market.

Expect a downturn before a market rally.

VOO has delivered strong returns since its inception.

Historical forward-looking returns have actually been better when the S&P 500 is at a record high.

The stock market tends to do well under presidents of both parties.

People in their 30s may need to invest less than $500 per month to be on track to retire with $1 million.

It's not necessarily a sell signal.

Any time is the right moment to make this investment.

A Fed rate hike in September doesn't have to be a reason to stop buying stocks.

Motley Fool recommends that investors own 50 stocks for diversification, with results to back that up.

The best investments are sometimes the simplest.