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Perspectives

Expert insight & commentary on retirement, personal finance, investing strategies and more from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Retirement

Saving on an Irregular Income

You can still save even if you don't have the steady income of a 9-to-5 job.

August 05, 2026 Austin Jarvis

Tapping an IRA to Buy a Home

Can you tap your IRA to help buy a home? The short answer is yes. But the better question is "should you?" Here are some caveats to consider before you touch your retirement money.

August 05, 2026

What Is a Roth Conversion?

A Roth IRA conversion involves moving assets from other retirement plans into your Roth IRA. Learn how to convert a Roth IRA and whether it's right for you.

August 05, 2026

Working in Retirement

If you've retired but are considering returning to work, be aware that your decision may affect your Social Security and Medicare benefits.

August 04, 2026

Choices for Inheriting an IRA

Understand how to manage inheriting an IRA, as well as the rules and choices to make the most of your inheritance.

July 30, 2026

Investing Strategies

Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026 Dan Rosenberg

The Way You Make Me Feel

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

August 05, 2026

Tapping an IRA to Buy a Home

Can you tap your IRA to help buy a home? The short answer is yes. But the better question is "should you?" Here are some caveats to consider before you touch your retirement money.

August 05, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Though SpaceX and AMD fell early despite better-than-expected results, stocks hit new highs on peace hopes and as Eli Lilly and Disney impressed. ADP jobs growth missed consensus.

August 05, 2026

Markets & Economy

Today's Options Market Update

Though SpaceX and AMD fell early despite better-than-expected results, stocks hit new highs on peace hopes and as Eli Lilly and Disney impressed. ADP jobs growth missed consensus.

August 05, 2026

Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026

The Way You Make Me Feel

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

August 05, 2026

Personal Finance & Planning

Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Though SpaceX and AMD fell early despite better-than-expected results, stocks hit new highs on peace hopes and as Eli Lilly and Disney impressed. ADP jobs growth missed consensus.

August 05, 2026

The Way You Make Me Feel

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

August 05, 2026

Money Talk

7 Common Car Buying Mistakes

Buying on emotion is just one potential car-buying pitfall. Here are seven other common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

August 14, 2024 Patrick Means

Family Loan Do's and Don'ts

While there are pitfalls to lending a family member money, there can also be rewards. Just be sure to clearly set expectations and limits right from the start.

June 12, 2026

5 Types of Mortgage Loans

Learn about the most common types of mortgages and what to consider when originating a home loan.

July 29, 2026

Starting a 401(k) in Your 20s

Retirement may seem far away, but starting to save in a 401(k) in your 20s is one of the best things you can do for your future self. Here's why.

December 03, 2025

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized  recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for  everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any  investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions.  Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy,  completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be  reflective of results you can expect to achieve.