How I'd Invest $1,000 Today if I Had to Start From Scratch
In the past decade, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index has produced a total return of 239% (as of June 6). This recent performance extends a long history of the tremendous wealth that patient investors can obtain by putting money to work in the stock market.But let's say you're new in your investing journey. It can be intimidating trying to navigate the news cycle and figure out what to do with your portfolio. Here's how I'd invest $1,000 if I had to start from scratch today.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading

In the past decade, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index has produced a total return of 239% (as of June 6). This recent performance extends a long history of the tremendous wealth that patient investors can obtain by putting money to work in the stock market.
But let's say you're new in your investing journey. It can be intimidating trying to navigate the news cycle and figure out what to do with your portfolio. Here's how I'd invest $1,000 if I had to start from scratch today.
Image source: Getty Images.