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Perspectives

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

Retirement

Social Security Inflation Bump

Social Security benefits will see a bigger-than-average inflation increase in 2027. Here's what that could mean for benefits, taxes, and the program's solvency.

November 12, 2026

What's New for RMDs in 2027

Guidelines, deadlines, and potential tax consequences: What you need to know when it comes to required minimum distributions (RMDs).

November 10, 2026

Financial Benefits of Marriage

Getting married may not be a financial decision, but it can have major financial consequences that can take you by surprise. Here are some important things to consider.

November 04, 2026

Biases to Avoid in Retirement

Making consequential financial decisions in a heightened emotional state generally isn't a good idea. Here are some tips to exert control.

October 29, 2026

Creating a Retirement Paycheck

From understanding your income sources to prioritizing your withdrawals, creating steady retirement income is a complex undertaking. Consider these five rules to help guide you.

October 29, 2026

Investing Strategies

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

November 13, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have recovered off the morning lows as investors scramble to assess the potential impact to the AI buildout following news of Huang’s resignation.

November 12, 2026

Stocks Down on Nvidia

The resignation of Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang after affair scandals sent the Nasdaq reeling today and hurt other indexes. A weak outlook from Nebius also weighed on tech.

November 12, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Natural Gas prices gave up early gains yesterday despite expectations of forecasts shifting colder and pushing heating demand higher.

November 12, 2026

Markets & Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

November 13, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have recovered off the morning lows as investors scramble to assess the potential impact to the AI buildout following news of Huang’s resignation.

November 12, 2026

Stocks Down on Nvidia

The resignation of Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang after affair scandals sent the Nasdaq reeling today and hurt other indexes. A weak outlook from Nebius also weighed on tech.

November 12, 2026

Personal Finance & Planning

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

November 13, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have recovered off the morning lows as investors scramble to assess the potential impact to the AI buildout following news of Huang’s resignation.

November 12, 2026

Stocks Down on Nvidia

The resignation of Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang after affair scandals sent the Nasdaq reeling today and hurt other indexes. A weak outlook from Nebius also weighed on tech.

November 12, 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 12, 2026 • 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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