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Personal Finance & Planning

Perspectives on financial planning and investments from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Personal Finance & Planning

Sports Betting vs. Investing

While sports betting can feel fun and exciting, investing could be a better bet for your financial future. Here are key differences between the two and why it matters.

November 05, 2025 Patrick Means

What is an FSA?

Want a tax break for being smart about saving for healthcare costs? Consider an FSA.

November 05, 2025

Trump Accounts: What to Know

Learn how Trump Accounts could help families save for their children's futures with tax-free growth opportunities, flexible contributions, and long-term investing potential.

November 04, 2025

What Is an HSA?

Being young and healthy is no reason to not sign up for a health savings account (HSA) if your company offers it. In fact, it's one of the main reasons why you should.

November 04, 2025

Holiday Spending Game Plan

Consider these eight ideas to help you take control of holiday spending and avoid a financial hangover in the New Year.

November 03, 2025

Personal Finance & Planning

How to Fund a Scholarship

For families of means, funding a scholarship is an attractive way to perpetuate their values and support future generations of learners. Here are four questions to answer before you get started.

October 31, 2025

Medicare for Globetrotters

Medicare can fall short when traveling. Here's how to fill the gaps.

October 31, 2025

Divorce and Taxes

When divvying up assets during divorce proceedings, taxes should be a key consideration, not an afterthought. Here's how different assets may be treated in the event of divorce.

October 24, 2025

Personal Finance & Planning

What Is an Estate Sale?

An estate sale can be an effective way to downsize or unload inherited possessions. Learn how the process works to help minimize financial and emotional costs.

October 20, 2025

Talking Money with Mom and Dad

Talking through these five money topics as your parents age could help bring peace of mind and relief to both you and your parents.

October 14, 2025

Giving With Noncash Assets

Leveraging the appreciation of assets such as real estate or stock to make charitable gifts can help maximize your philanthropic impact and reduce your taxes.

October 13, 2025

Personal Finance & Planning

Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare annual open enrollment—which runs from October 15 through December 7 this year—is your chance to check in on your Medicare plan and, if needed, change it.

October 13, 2025

How to Plan for Life's Goals

Retirement is important. But it's probably not your only goal. Here's how a financial plan can help you balance retirement savings with life's other important milestones.

October 10, 2025

Money Gifts with Guilt

It can feel like a windfall when you get a monetary gift from a family member. But make sure you understand the expectations that may come with the money.

October 08, 2025

Personal Finance & Planning

9 Scary Money Mistakes

What can Halloween teach you about money? Personal finance and investing don't have to be scary when you avoid these common mistakes.

October 06, 2025

Gray Divorce and Retirement

What to know when going through a late-in-life divorce.

October 03, 2025

Passion Budgeting

Budgeting may sound boring, but passion budgeting can be fun. And it can help make you happier about how you spend your money. Here's how to get started.

October 01, 2025

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