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Tech has turned into an equity market leader once again. That gives a unique advantage to a particular Vanguard ETF.

U.S.-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz risks grow. Markets turn volatile -- dividend, low-beta, and defensive ETFs may help cushion portfolios.

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is one of the premier dividend growth ETFs out there. But it's the fund's tech allocation that makes it compelling right now.

War-driven oil shock is reigniting inflation fears and reviving stagflation risks. Here's how ETFs can help defend portfolios.

Expense ratios, sector exposure, and portfolio concentration set these two dividend-focused ETFs apart for income-minded investors.

Dividend growth and high yield equity strategies can produce very different results. VIG and HDV are some of the better options in their respective spaces.

Dividend investing has long been a cornerstone of wealth building. Yet one of its most overlooked superpowers is what's known as "yield on cost," or how your dividends compare to what you originally paid. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is a textbook case. Investors who bought the fund in 2006 ...

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