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Retirement ready: 6 steps to prep for health care needs
Vanguard research: A framework to help investors plan for potential retirement health care needs and related costs.
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Moments that matter: Savings and the silver tsunami
Vanguard's Fiona Greig reflects on retirement savings moments that matter.
Vanguard's Malloy: The many strengths of municipals
Don't discount municipal bonds during a period of market uncertainty.
What's the secret to tight index bond index fund tracking?
What goes into managing a bond index fund? More than meets the eye. Find out how Vanguard balances the trade-offs.
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Markets and economics
Our investment and economic outlook, March 2025
We survey the global economy and highlight the potential effects of the new German government’s stimulus plan.
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Retirement
Six steps to creating a health-aware retirement plan
Vanguard research: a framework to help retirees confront the realities of health care choices and potential costs.
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A bond index fund’s balancing act: Tracking error and cost
What goes into managing a bond index fund? More than meets the eye. Find out how Vanguard balances the trade-offs.
Active Edge: Winning the zero-sum game
Vanguard has a great track record of picking active managers. This paper explains how we do it.
Claiming Social Security early: A spectrum of breakeven and longevity risks
New Vanguard research says some investors come out on top when claiming Social Security benefits early.
