Even if your New Year's resolution is to start investing in 2024, why not get off on the right foot and start investing now?

If you're a new investor, getting into the market has never been easier. With many brokerages offering commission-free trades and fractional shares, you can get started with as little as $1 in many instances.

But knowing what to buy can be tricky if you're starting off. I think every portfolio must have a basic index fund. Even one of the greatest investors of all time, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett, has an index fund in his portfolio.

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