With Funds, What You Don't Know Can Cost You

Some people will surf the Internet for hours to save $25 on a DVD player. But many investors bizarrely throw away hundreds if not thousands of dollars every year when investing in mutual funds.

Figuring out what you're paying to invest might seem intimidating, but it's really not that complicated. First, you start with the fees you'll pay to buy a fund in the first place and then work your way down.

Here's a quick list of ways to trim the fat:

Going It Alone

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