Smith recommends five simple index funds to help set you on the path to a million-dollar retirement portfolio. The first fund is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO).

Building a million-dollar portfolio from zero is easier than you think. Learn how much you need to invest to get to $1 million.

One million dollars might not be the fortune it once was, but it’s still plenty of money. Here’s the rub: $1 million can melt away fast if not managed wisely—but prudently invested, it can ...

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