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Mutual funds are a popular choice for investors just starting out. But index funds may be worth a look.

Mutual fund companies like AIM Trimark and Franklin Templeton used to promote the merits of a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) for investors who wanted to create income from their mutual funds.

I have been a long time advocate for low fee mutual funds and other investments. Paying less for anything, puts money back in your pocket.

Here's some data showing that mutual funds have underperformed the benchmark: not all mutual funds but the average of all funds that underperform.

An overview of the main differences between index funds and actively managed mutual funds.

You don’t have to settle for expensive equity mutual funds recommended by your financial advisor. Ask questions, and look into cheaper index funds.