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Perspectives

Expert insight & commentary on retirement, personal finance, investing strategies and more from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Retirement

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 • Edwin Espinal

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Stable Value Funds Explained

Stable value funds combine high-quality bond portfolios with insurance-based contracts to preserve capital and provide steady returns for retirement investors or education savers.

March 10, 2026

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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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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

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Staggered Retirements

Couples with an age gap must plan for the financial and emotional implications of a staggered retirement.

March 06, 2026

Investing Strategies

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Looking to the Futures

Residents out of the United States and the European Union are expressing concern over rising costs associated with heating oil driven by supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory oversight.

March 12, 2026 • Quin B. Fields

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Stocks Down Again on Crude

Tomorrow brings PCE prices and job openings data following Adobe earnings later today. Stocks fell sharply as crude neared $100 overnight, with attacks on tankers in focus.

March 12, 2026

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Iran: Potential Bond Impact

Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.

March 11, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

The February consumer price increase matched expectations, and crude rose after carrier ships were hit with projectiles and markets anticipated a large release of oil stocks.

March 11, 2026

Markets & Economy

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Looking to the Futures

Residents out of the United States and the European Union are expressing concern over rising costs associated with heating oil driven by supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory oversight.

March 12, 2026

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Stocks Down Again on Crude

Tomorrow brings PCE prices and job openings data following Adobe earnings later today. Stocks fell sharply as crude neared $100 overnight, with attacks on tankers in focus.

March 12, 2026

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Can AI Gains Keep Prices Down?

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.

March 11, 2026

Personal Finance & Planning

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Looking to the Futures

Residents out of the United States and the European Union are expressing concern over rising costs associated with heating oil driven by supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory oversight.

March 12, 2026

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Stocks Down Again on Crude

Tomorrow brings PCE prices and job openings data following Adobe earnings later today. Stocks fell sharply as crude neared $100 overnight, with attacks on tankers in focus.

March 12, 2026

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Iran: Potential Bond Impact

Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.

March 11, 2026

Money Talk

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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.

August 14, 2024 • Patrick Means

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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.

August 07, 2024

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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.

July 31, 2024

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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.

December 03, 2025

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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 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.