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James R. Collins

Founder & Lead Writer

Personal finance writer and index investing advocate with over 12 years of experience studying and practicing passive investing strategies.

📚 B.S. Finance, University of Michigan
📊 12+ Years Index Fund Investor
✍️ Independent financial writer since 2014
🏠 Based in the United States
⚠️ Not a licensed financial advisor

Why We Built This Site

When I started investing in my mid-twenties, I was overwhelmed by jargon, conflicting advice, and financial websites that seemed more interested in selling products than genuinely educating investors.

Index funds changed everything for me. The research was clear, the strategy was simple, and the long-term results were compelling. But finding a single, honest, U.S.-focused resource that explained it all without a sales agenda? Surprisingly difficult.

IndexFunds.Guide exists to fix that. We publish plain-English guides on index fund investing, broker comparisons, tax strategy, and long-term wealth building — all grounded in evidence and completely free.

Our Editorial Standards

Every article on this site is written to help you understand your options clearly. We never accept payment from brokerages or financial companies to influence our content. Our broker comparisons are based solely on publicly available data and our own research.

We update our content regularly to reflect changes in contribution limits, tax laws, and market conditions. Every article displays its publication and last-updated date.

What We Are (and Aren't)

We are educators, not advisors. Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice. We strongly believe that an informed investor is the best protection against costly mistakes — but investment decisions are yours alone to make.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: IndexFunds.Guide is an independent educational website. Nothing here constitutes financial, investment, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisors. Past market performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.
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Our Commitment to You

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No Paid Placements

We never accept payment from brokerages or financial companies to recommend their products.

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Regularly Updated

All articles are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current rates, limits, and regulations.

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Evidence-Based

Every recommendation is grounded in academic research and publicly available market data.