Investing doesn't have to be hard. We explain how to grow a nice nest egg and avoid that four-letter word that starts with F ... fees. Here's what to remember:- Don't pick your own stocks. - Don't sell stocks if the market crashes.- Diversify your portfolio. - Don't pay too much in fees.- Invest in index funds, not actively managed funds.- Rebalance your portfolio every year — then leave it alone.

Minimize fees and stick to index funds while diversifying your portfolio, and avoid picking or selling stocks during market crashes to grow your nest egg.

Your Cheat Sheet For Smarter Investing