Buy Into Index Funds — How To

: Provides tax advantages for long-term growth. Check if your employer-sponsored plan already offers index fund options.

: For a more automated, "hands-off" experience, services like Fidelity Go or Betterment manage your portfolio for a small fee. 2. Select Your Index Fund how to buy into index funds

You cannot buy an index (like the S&P 500) directly; you must buy a fund that tracks it. Index Funds: How to Invest - Vanguard : Provides tax advantages for long-term growth