Personal Finance & Planning
Perspectives on financial planning and investments from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Personal Finance & Planning
High Incomes and Medicare
Medicare premiums can jump sharply if your retirement income rises above certain levels, but there are steps you can take to prepare and help minimize the impact.
How to Avoid Overconcentration
Overconcentration in a single stock—even your company's stock—is risky. Learn about overconcentration, how to avoid it, and what to consider before selling stock.
Equity Awards in a Down Market
Some equity compensation plans have protections built in to help you weather market downturns. If you're concerned about market volatility, here are a few strategies to consider.
Performance Stock: PSUs & PSAs
Learn about performance stock units (PSUs) and performance stock awards (PSAs), including how to enroll and how they may impact your taxes.
9 Steps to a DIY Financial Plan
A financial plan doesn't require that you have a lot of money—and it doesn't have to cost you a penny. Follow these 9 steps.
Personal Finance & Planning
6 Trusts to Consider
There are nearly as many types of trusts as there are individual circumstances.
Personal Finance Calendar
A month-by-month guide to help get your finances in top shape this year.
2025 Wealth Management Outlook
Stay on track in 2025 to reach your financial goals by anticipating tax changes, managing inflation concerns, and being aware of risk management costs.
Personal Finance & Planning
Small Business Reporting Rules
What small-business owners need to know about the new Corporate Transparency Act.
Tax-Smart Ways to Gift Stock
Transferring appreciated investments to family members or charity can benefit others while also potentially reducing your taxes.
Financial Resolutions
Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.
Personal Finance & Planning
Retirement Health Care Costs
Four tips for managing health care costs in retirement.
Living Trust vs. Will
Drafting a will is simpler and less expensive, but creating a revocable living trust offers more privacy, limits the time and expense of probate, and can help protect in case of incapacity or legal challenges.
5 Risks of Buy Now, Pay Later
A Buy Now, Pay Later plan could be an attractive way to pay for a purchase. But the best sounding deal can come with hidden risks. Here are five to watch out for.
Personal Finance & Planning
The Cybercrime Revolution
The latest cyber scams are coordinated, sophisticated, and alarmingly effective. Here are three cybercrimes to watch out for—and tips for how to protect yourself.
Finances and Family Values
Leaving a legacy is about more than just money. Here are the dos and don'ts for establishing a shared family value system that can span generations.
The Risks of Being a Fiduciary
Many people agree to be estate executors and trustees without understanding the legal responsibilities of those roles. Here's what to know about being an estate fiduciary.
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