Select an account based on your specific goals and desired tax benefits:

: 529 Plans or UGMA/UTMA accounts for saving for a minor's future expenses. 3. Open Your Account Online

Vanguard uses a (typically a money market fund) to hold cash for your trades. What you need to open an account and begin investing

: Includes Traditional IRAs (tax-deferred growth) and Roth IRAs (tax-free growth and withdrawals).

Investing with Vanguard typically involves a six-step process that ranges from setting financial goals to executing your first trade. You can open an account online in about 10 minutes. 1. Set Your Investment Goals

Visit the Vanguard "Open an account" page to begin. You will need the following information: and date of birth. U.S. home address and email. Employer's name and address . Bank account and routing numbers for funding. 4. Fund Your Account