Personal Finance & Planning

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

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  • Personal Finance & Planning

    3 Alternatives to Cash Gifts for Graduation

    June 1, 2022
    Schwab strategists share three ways to help improve the financial standing of your recent grad.
  • Tax Strategies
    Personal Finance & Planning

    Tax-Efficient Investing: Why Is It Important?

    May 12, 2022
    Making tax-efficiency part of your investing strategy can help lower your tax bill.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    Do You Need to Appoint a New Family CFO?

    May 9, 2022
    How to ensure a smooth transition when your family’s chief financial officer is no longer able to serve.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    Help Your College Grad Become an Investor

    May 10, 2022
    Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    Potential, Long-Term Benefits of Investing Your HSA

    May 3, 2022
    Health savings accounts are for more than just routine medical expenses. By investing a portion of your account, you can potentially grow your funds tax-free.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    Why You Should Establish Trusted Contacts

    April 7, 2022
    Designating a trusted contact provides another layer of protection to help your financial institution keep your accounts safe.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    3 Ways to Pass Down a Home

    April 7, 2022
    The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.
  • Tax Strategies
    Personal Finance & Planning

    4 Common Tax-Filing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    March 24, 2022
    Watch out for these common errors when preparing your tax return.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    The Estate Tax and Lifetime Gifting

    March 14, 2022
    If you have a large estate, consider gifting during your lifetime as a strategy to help reduce estate taxes.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
    Onward

    4 Ways to Fight Identity Theft

    March 4, 2022
    How to keep fraudsters from stealing your identity.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
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    Should You Add Life Insurance to Your Estate Plan?

    March 4, 2022
    Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
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    How to Manage a Windfall

    March 4, 2022
    Three tips for incorporating a large influx of assets into your financial plan.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
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    SLAT Trusts: An Estate Planning Strategy for Couples

    March 4, 2022
    A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) allows access to assets while helping to keep them out of your taxable estate.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
    Onward

    Financial Considerations of Moving Abroad

    March 4, 2022
    More and more Americans are establishing second homes abroad. Here’s how to prepare your finances before making the move.
  • Personal Finance & Planning
    Preparing for the cost of college

    Saving for College: Custodial Accounts

    February 17, 2022
    Custodial accounts may not offer the tax benefits of 529 plans, but they can be used to fund expenses that 529 plans don’t cover.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    RMD Strategies to Help Ease Your Tax Burden

    February 16, 2022
    RMDs can take a toll on your tax bill. Consider these strategies to help reduce the sting.
  • Personal Finance & Planning

    Money Talks: How to Resolve Conflicts with Your Partner

    February 11, 2022
    How couples can be more productive—and keep the peace—when discussing financial matters.
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