Retirement
Expert guidance for those on the road to retirement from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Retirement
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.
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Having the Long-Term Care Talk
Starting a conversation with loved ones about long-term care can be intimidating, however, having the talk can help both parties plan ahead and make important decisions together.
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5 Questions for Gray Marriages
Getting married later in life raises a host of unique financial considerations. Here's what you can ask yourselves before you tie the knot.
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Your Retirement Lifestyle
When it comes to planning for retirement, determining your personal identity—and associated goals—is an important (and often overlooked) step.
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Estate Planning: Unwed Couples
How unmarried couples can achieve the same legal protections as those who've tied the knot.
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Beyond the 4% Rule
How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.
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2024 RMD Reference Guide
What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.
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Choices for Inheriting an IRA
Understand how to manage inheriting an IRA, as well as the rules and choices to make the most of your inheritance.
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Choices for Inheriting an IRA
Understand how to manage inheriting an IRA, as well as the rules and choices to make the most of your inheritance.
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Investing Before Rates Fall
With the Fed projecting rate cuts later this year, you may be wondering what moves to consider today.
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Tips for Early Retirement
Here's how to figure out how your budget and savings would be affected if you had to retire earlier than anticipated.
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What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?
Charitable gift annuities are in the philanthropy spotlight thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act. Schwab wealth expert Susan Hirshman explains how they work.
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4 SECURE 2.0 Act Takeaways
The sweeping new law will continue to be implemented over the next few years. Here are four areas in which your retirement savings could benefit.
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Benefits of Investing Your HSA
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are for more than just routine medical expenses. By investing a portion of your account, you can potentially grow your funds tax-free.
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Retirement Savings Tips
Ever wonder if you're on track to reach your retirement goal? Here's how to calculate how much you should have saved by now.
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Save Now for Retirement
The sooner you start saving, the more likely you're likely to reach your retirement goals. Here are some numbers to put things in perspective.
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Your 401(k) Questions Answered
Have 401(k) questions? Get answers to the most frequently asked 401(k) questions to demystify the most common type of your workplace retirement plan.
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