Vanguard: Vanguard Perspectives®

You want to put money aside for retirement, but how much should you save? Vanguard senior investment analyst Maria Bruno suggests 12% to 15% of your current salary can be a good range. She also explains the advantages of investing in an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Young investors have plenty of time to save, invest, and reinvest. Maria Bruno, a senior investment analyst in Investment Counseling & Research, explains why it's never too early to start saving and investing.

The economic challenges in the Eurozone and the ambiguity surrounding U.S. fiscal policy have cast a shadow over market activity. In our latest analysis, Vanguard experts discuss the impact of the euro's recent challenges and whether investors should consider changing their strategies.

In the face of continued uncertainty in the markets, Vanguard's Roger Aliaga-Díaz says cautious optimism remains and that the goal of "Operation Twist" is to help keep inflationary fears in check.

It's been called "Taxmageddon" and a "fiscal cliff": the looming possibility of sharp tax increases and steep cuts in federal spending. In this brief video, Vanguard economist Roger Aliaga-Díaz looks ahead and offers perspective on how the U.S. economy may be affected.

Asset allocation goes a long way in determining how your portfolio will act over time. Listen as Christopher Philips of Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group explains how asset allocation decisions impact your portfolio's returns and help to ease volatility over time.

Despite recent progress toward addressing the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, investors around the world remain on edge. Vanguard economists Peter Westaway and Roger Aliaga-Díaz offer thoughts on whether the euro currency can survive.

Vanguard's Steve Holman and Karin Risi discuss different kinds of guidance investors might need, from informal feedback to specific recommendations, and how advice professionals can help.

Get tips on what you should keep in mind when working with a financial planner. Vanguard's Karin Risi and Steve Holman walk you through the process, from the types of questions to ask, to the types of services a planner should provide.

In today's topsy turvy investing world, what should you expect from your advisor? Vanguard's Steve Holman and Karin Risi offer some guidance on what to look for.

Vanguard's Karin Risi and Christopher Philips discuss whether your asset allocation should change in retirement, and offer some steps you can take to help your portfolio outpace inflation over time.

As a result of regulatory changes slated to take effect on January 1, we've enhanced our cost basis service. Find out how to choose between the three cost basis accounting methods we offer for mutual fund and ETF clients.