I think index funds are a great way to safely start a retirement account.
However, I don't think they're good for building wealth (for most people).
Roi of 8-10% is simply too low if you don't have much capital.
@thekarnu You are getting a large engagement on all of your posts. Much more than me and I have more followers than you. Growth here is exponential, I would keep writing here. In a year you'll thank yourself