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Investing Strategies

Insights and information on investing and more from Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.

Tapping an IRA to Buy a Home

Can you tap your IRA to help buy a home? The short answer is yes. But the better question is "should you?" Here are some caveats to consider before you touch your retirement money.

August 05, 2026 • Cindy Scott

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Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Profit margins for refineries declined over the past week as crude inventories have decreased faster than refined product supplies.

August 05, 2026

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Stocks up Early, SpaceX Falls

Though SpaceX and AMD fell early despite better-than-expected results, stocks hit new highs on peace hopes and as Eli Lilly and Disney impressed. ADP jobs growth missed consensus.

August 05, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Investors are riding the bulls to fresh all-time highs as robust earnings, lower oil prices and hopes of a resolution to the Iran conflict list prices and sentiment.

August 04, 2026

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Spotting Trends with ADX, RSI

Used together, the Average Directional Index and Relative Strength Index can help traders assess a stock's trend, how strong it is, and whether it may be overbought or oversold.

August 04, 2026

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Q2 Tech Earnings Preview Part 2

Chip, software, and memory maker stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch, from AI infrastructure demand to memory market competition.

August 03, 2026

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Confidence Dips, Stocks Wobble

As the S&P 500 breaks through a support line, consumer confidence retreated. Meanwhile, broad-based tariffs are back under a new justification.

July 31, 2026

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Confidence Dips, Stocks Wobble

As the S&P 500 breaks through a support line, consumer confidence retreated. Meanwhile, broad-based tariffs are back under a new justification.

July 31, 2026

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Beware Tax Drag

Excessive turnover in taxable accounts can lead to tax consequences.

July 31, 2026

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Muni Below Par? What to Know

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.

July 30, 2026

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Attack Costs & Bitcoin Value

Bitcoin's valuation may be supported by the high estimated cost, complexity, and uncertainty of a 51% attack relative to potential attacker rewards.

July 29, 2026

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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

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5 Money Traps to Avoid

From savings mistakes to over-concentration, find out some common money traps as well as some ways around them.

July 28, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

July 28, 2026

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AI Adds to Inflation Concerns

Some argue AI will cool inflation over the long term, but the historic buildout is driving up demand and prices for a range of tech products, adding to inflationary pressures.

July 27, 2026

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What Are Single Stock Futures?

The CME Group is introducing futures contracts on dozens of individual stocks. Here's what this could mean for traders and investors.

July 27, 2026

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Insights & Education are provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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.