There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) you can choose from. Vanguard is a good place to start your journey if you are looking for low-cost ETFs backed by a well-respected company. Four of the best options from this asset manager are Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND), Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG), and Vanguard High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM). Here's why you should consider owning them.

This may sound like a ridiculous statement, but if you don't save money you'll never have money to invest. Putting as much effort as possible toward living below your means and putting cash aside for long-term investing (hopefully after you have created an emergency fund with three to six months of living expenses in it) will be the single most important thing you can do to ensure you create a million-dollar portfolio. That is why Vanguard Total Bond Market and Vanguard Total Stock Market could be the best options for most investors.

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