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September PPI Flat

The September Producer Price Index landed below expectations of a 0.1% rise, while core PPI rose 0.2%, below expectations for 0.3%. Annual headline PPI was 1.8%, with core at 2.8%.

October 11, 2024 Joe Mazzola

2024 Election: What to Watch

Presidential elections historically have had little impact on the markets, but which party controls the House and Senate will have a major influence on the 2025 policy agenda.

October 11, 2024

Perspective: After the Landing

Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.

October 11, 2024

Dealing with Market Volatility

Turbulent market conditions can make anyone nervous. Here's what investors should know about dealing with them.

October 11, 2024

Volatility During Elections

Elections create uncertainty for financial markets, particularly in the months leading up to Election Day. Option traders may look for a strategy for potential opportunities.

October 10, 2024

Market updates

Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
October 11, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
October 11, 2024
Dan Sweeney

Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney
October 11, 2024

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Inside the Mind of a Trader

Schwab's video series Inside the Mind of a Trader examines the brain activity and thought processes of top traders to uncover what it means to trade brilliantly.

September 09, 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

Giving With Noncash Assets

Leveraging the appreciation of assets such as real estate or stock to make charitable gifts can help maximize your philanthropic impact and reduce your taxes.

October 11, 2024

Tax Efficient Asset Location

Asset location is a strategy that seeks to pair assets and accounts for maximum tax efficiency—and the potential savings can be worth the effort.

October 11, 2024


What Is an HSA?

Being young and healthy is no reason to not sign up for a health savings account (HSA) if your company offers it. In fact, it's one of the main reasons why you should.

October 09, 2024

Save or Pay Off Student Loans?

Just because you have student loans to pay off doesn't mean you should put investing on hold to do it—you don't have to prioritize one over the other.

October 09, 2024

401(k) Hardship Withdrawals

Should the worst come to pass, could you consider tapping the savings in your 401(k)? Here's what to know about hardship withdrawals and 401(k) loans.

October 09, 2024

Lowdown on Down Payments

Housing prices may be stubbornly high, but the financial guidelines for putting together a down payment still apply.

October 08, 2024

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