You may need to pay that $10 if you are investing through some other brokerage account. However, do yourself a favor, open an account with Vanguard directly and you can make that purchase without any fees.
Additionally, I'd recommend se percentage be invested in the Vanguard total bond market fund as well. Holding se percentage there will reduce overall portfolio volatility, and can actually increase returns slightly.
Additionally, I'd recommend se percentage be invested in the Vanguard total bond market fund as well. Holding se percentage there will reduce overall portfolio volatility, and can actually increase returns slightly.