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Job Revisions Send a Chill

The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.

August 04, 2025 Kevin Gordon

Bulls Push Back From Selloff

The Mag Seven are leading the way with Amazon and Nvidia out front in pre-market action after Friday's disappointing job's data prompted a selloff.

August 04, 2025

Trading Amid Uncertainty

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.

August 01, 2025

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.

July 30, 2025

When a Stock Joins the S&P 500

The S&P 500 isn't static. Companies get added and dropped several times a year. How and why does this happen, and what does it mean for the affected firms and their valuations?

July 28, 2025

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
August 04, 2025
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
August 04, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
August 01, 2025

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Rules For Cash Trades

Understanding the timing for setting transactions is important when trading with cash so that traders aren't hit with account restrictions.

December 17, 2024

Ins and Outs of Short Selling

Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.

March 11, 2024

Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

Trading Futures vs. Stocks

Stocks and futures both trade on exchanges, but that's where the similarities end. Futures contracts expire on a set date and can be traded using much more leverage.

April 26, 2023

Planning and retirement

Who Needs Umbrella Insurance?

Umbrella insurance can help you fill gaps in insurance coverage that can expose you to costly liabilities. Learn if umbrella insurance is right for you.

August 04, 2025

Finances and Young Adults

Schwab wealth strategist Susan Hirshman offers tips for helping young adult children become financially independent.

August 04, 2025


Roth IRAs for Kids

Using some after-school and summer earnings to save for retirement could lighten the burden for teen investors later in life.

August 04, 2025

SLATs for Couples

A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) allows access to assets while helping to keep them out of your taxable estate.

July 31, 2025

Your Retirement Lifestyle

When it comes to planning for retirement, determining your personal identity—and associated goals—is an important (and often overlooked) step.

July 31, 2025

Budgeting for Student Loans

Ready to face student loan repayments? Conquer your budget by tracking expenses, cutting back on non-essentials, and balancing debt payment with retirement savings.

July 31, 2025

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