Viewer Mail - A reader of my humble blog writes to ask me about Vanguard mutual funds--which ones do I recommend? You've come to the right place, my friend. I have just two words for you: index funds. For the moderately aggressive investor, I would suggest putting your money into the Balanced Index fund. Otherwise, try either the Total Market Index fund or Vanguard STAR fund. The latter is not index fund, but a mutual fund containing a basket of other Vanguard mutual funds that has the added advantage of lower ($1000) investment minimums. Happy investing and good night.