Some of the best stocks and mutual funds to invest in are those that have proven themselves over time. If you're looking for a proven commodity, membership in BetterInvesting should be your first investment.

But don't take our word for it. Take a look at the power of the BetterInvesting 2.3 % advantage.

• $50 invested in the BetterInvesting Top 100 most widely held stocks each month for the last 10 years, an investment of $6,000, would now be worth $12,143.
• For the same period, $50/month into the S&P 500, a total stock market benchmark, is worth $10,707.
• Invest for 45 years and the difference that 2.3 percent makes on $50/month becomes approximately $700,000.
• In case you're wondering, $50/month for forty-five years at 13.2 percent is $1,314,254 from an investment of only $27,000.