Perspectives
Expert insight & commentary on retirement, personal finance, investing strategies and more from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Retirement
What Is a Reverse Rollover?
Two scenarios in which a reverse rollover may make sense.
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.
Your Retirement Lifestyle
When it comes to planning for retirement, determining your personal identity—and associated goals—is an important (and often overlooked) step.
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.
Home Equity in Retirement
Retirees have several options for using a home's value to assist their finances.
Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track to post the best weekly gain since June as strong earnings report overshadow last Friday's soft Nonfarm Payrolls report.
Stocks Rise as Mega Caps Lead
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
Looking to the Futures
The Bank of England voted to cut rates for the third time this year, but the vote was closer than expected.
Markets & Economy
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track to post the best weekly gain since June as strong earnings report overshadow last Friday's soft Nonfarm Payrolls report.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
Stocks Rise as Mega Caps Lead
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
Personal Finance & Planning
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track to post the best weekly gain since June as strong earnings report overshadow last Friday's soft Nonfarm Payrolls report.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
Stocks Rise as Mega Caps Lead
Stocks rebounded early with help from mega caps after Thursday's reversal, but recent rallies flamed out. Still, the market is near all-time highs approaching next week's CPI data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 type of securities and investment strategies mentioned 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 or economic conditions.