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Planning & Retirement

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Financial planning

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Financial Independence

Financial independence means having the freedom and flexibility to live life on your terms. Here's how you can begin to achieve it.

March 11, 2026

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Veterans and Money

Veterans can face unique financial challenges. A veteran and Schwab Branch Manager offers ideas on how veterans can help secure their financial futures.

March 09, 2026

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Falling Rates and Your Debt

Rates are down from recent peaks, but that doesn't necessarily boost the case for refinancing and consolidation.

March 06, 2026

College and education

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529 Eligible Expenses

529 eligible expenses include K-12 tuition, certain test fees, college housing, and more. Learn what else a 529 account can (and can't) be used for.

February 06, 2026

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401(k) Student Loan Match

Learn how the 401(k) student loan match works and how the new, optional program for employers can allow employees to save for retirement while also paying down student debt.

February 02, 2026

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What Is a 529 Account?

The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.

January 28, 2026

Estate planning

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3 Estate-Planning Fallacies

Fewer families may be subject to federal estate tax—but neglecting the rest of your estate plan could be one big, beautiful mistake.

March 06, 2026

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Contribution Limits for 2026

Contribution limits increased for most savings accounts this year, as did the estate and gift tax limits. Find out what's new for 2026.

March 06, 2026

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How to Decide Who Gets What

Choosing your heirs and how they receive your assets is a vital—and often complicated—aspect of preparing your estate.

March 06, 2026

Saving for retirement

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5 Roth IRA Alternatives

If you're interested in contributing to a Roth IRA but your income exceeds IRS limits, you still have other tax-smart ways to save for retirement.

March 17, 2026

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Financial Independence

Financial independence means having the freedom and flexibility to live life on your terms. Here's how you can begin to achieve it.

March 11, 2026

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How Trump Accounts Work

The new Trump accounts provide another way to save for a child's retirement. Here's how they'll work and why they may be worth considering.

March 06, 2026

In retirement

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The Bonus Senior Tax Deduction

How taxpayers ages 65 and older can make the most of the temporary $6,000 senior tax deduction.

March 06, 2026

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Life Insurance and Your Estate

Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.

February 06, 2026

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Managing Social Security Taxes

High-income retirees are all but guaranteed to pay tax on their Social Security benefits. Here's how you can manage your overall tax hit before and after you start collecting.

January 14, 2026

Tax planning

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The Power of Asset Titling

Proper asset titling is critical to any good estate plan—but be sure you understand the ramifications before making changes.

March 06, 2026

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3 Estate-Planning Fallacies

Fewer families may be subject to federal estate tax—but neglecting the rest of your estate plan could be one big, beautiful mistake.

March 06, 2026

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Contribution Limits for 2026

Contribution limits increased for most savings accounts this year, as did the estate and gift tax limits. Find out what's new for 2026.

March 06, 2026

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