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How do I start investing with $500?

Quick Answer

Open a Roth IRA at Fidelity or Schwab (free, 10 min), deposit your $500 via ACH, and buy one broad-market index fund like VTI or VOO. Total cost: $0 in fees. The hardest part is starting.

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Warren Team
Updated January 25, 2026
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