Personal Finance & Planning
Perspectives on financial planning and investments from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal Finance & Planning
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.
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.
Gray Divorce and Retirement
What to know when going through a late-in-life divorce.
Personal Finance & Planning
Breaking Bad Trade Behaviors
How to curtail emotional biases and take a more considered approach to your trading decisions.
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.
Get Ready for Open Enrollment
During this year's open enrollment period, take the time to fully read through your employee benefits package. You may discover employee benefits that could help save you money.
Personal Finance & Planning
Understanding Mortgage Rates
Why aren't mortgage rates falling more quickly? Learn how different interest rates work and the various factors that can impact the interest rates we pay on mortgages.
How to Maximize Travel Points
The Points Guy shares tips for making the most of your travel perks.
Protecting Finances as You Age
A reality of aging is the natural decline in cognition. Here are steps you can take now that can help you maintain control of your finances later in life.
Personal Finance & Planning
Money Planning for Group Trips
Traveling with friends can be a blast—but splitting costs can get tricky. Here's how to handle expenses to help keep things smooth and fun for everyone.
Save Money on Domestic Travel
Stay on budget and enjoy your vacation.
Can You Live on a Cruise?
Making a home aboard an ocean liner may sound like a dream for some retirees, but what are the pros and cons of living a life on the seas?
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