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Perspectives

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

Retirement

Managing Social Security Taxes

High-income retirees are all but guaranteed to pay tax on their Social Security benefits. Here's how you can manage your overall tax hit before and after you start collecting.

June 05, 2026 • Hayden Adams

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Late-in-Life Career Change

Leaving an employer later in life presents unique challenges and considerations.

June 05, 2026

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Spending Anxiety in Retirement

Why retirees often spend less than they can afford—and how to combat this tendency.

June 05, 2026

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Using an IRA to Fund an ILIT

Large IRAs can trigger high tax bills during and after the owner's lifetime. Here's how an irrevocable life insurance trust can help manage the tax hit for owners and their heirs.

June 05, 2026

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Catchup Rules for High Earners

Starting in 2026, high earners are subject to new rules for catch-up contributions. Here's what it could mean for them.

June 05, 2026

Investing Strategies

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Today's Options Market Update

Investors are buying the dip ahead of a busy week which includes Apple’s WWDC conference, monthly inflation data and a SpaceX IPO later this week.

June 08, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

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Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) gave back a large portion of their weekly gains on Friday.

June 08, 2026

Markets & Economy

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Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

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Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

June 08, 2026

Personal Finance & Planning

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

June 08, 2026

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Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

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Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

Money Talk

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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

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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.

August 07, 2024

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5 Types of Mortgage Loans

If you're looking for a mortgage loan, here are five types to consider. Check out the pros and cons to help you choose the right one for you.

July 31, 2024

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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.