Building Wealth Through Index Funds

1. Understand the power of the Index Fund
2. Open an account with a Brokerage/Financial Institution
3. Open an IRA Account
4. Pick at least one Index Fund to begin investing in:
   • S&P 500 Index Fund
   • Total US Stock Market Index Fund
   • International Index Fund
   • Total US Bond Market Index Fund
5. If you’re planning to invest in an Index Fund we haven’t reviewed be sure to use the Index Fund Checklist
6. Implement a Dollar Cost Averaging plan
7. Be wary of ETF Index Funds
8. Don’t fool yourself into thinking Index Funds don’t provide enough Diversification
9. Be Patient