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Saving for Retirement

Learn how much you may need to retire, how tax-advantaged retirement accounts work, and more

Plan your retirement

How Does a 401(k) Match Work?

Learn how a 401(k) match works and other FAQs like contribution limits, what happens if you leave your job, and tips if you can't contribute enough to get the full employer match.

December 11, 2025 • Chris Kawashima

10 Money Questions and Answers

Almost everyone has money questions. Here are 10 everyday money questions and answers to help you now.

December 03, 2025

How Does a Roth IRA Work?

Even if you don't have an employer sponsored retirement plan, it's still important to save for your future.

December 03, 2025

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

Will Your Financial Plan Last?

Sound financial planning tries to account for various scenarios, but it may not always foresee the unexpected stressors of life. Is your plan built to last through retirement?

November 14, 2025

Prioritize your finances

Financial Literacy for Adults

For one reason or another, adult children may come to depend on financial support from their parents. Here's how to encourage financial independence.

November 14, 2025

Save or Pay Off Student Loans?

Just because you have student loans to pay off doesn't mean you should put investing on hold to do it—you don't have to prioritize one over the other.

November 11, 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

Learn investing basics

How Stock Buybacks Work

Stock buybacks are a major driver of equity markets. Learn how they work, why companies use them, the risks involved, and how to evaluate them as an investor.

December 11, 2025

Hidden Economic Indicators

Researching lesser-known economic indicators on the thinkorswim® platform is a low-effort way to potentially elevate an investor's game.

December 10, 2025

Consider Longer-Term Munis

Municipal bonds are well suited for the needs of tax-conscious investors. And given relative yields, we think that high-quality, longer-term municipal bonds are worth considering.

December 04, 2025

Why Moats Matter

Learn how durable competitive advantages like scale, brand strength, and high switching costs can potentially help companies protect profits and market share over the long term.

December 03, 2025

ETNs: The Facts and the Risks

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) may have a similar sounding name, but ETNs are not the same as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and they carry some important risks for investors.

November 20, 2025

Responding to Market Chaos

Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.

November 14, 2025

Automate your investing

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Portfolio Management

What's Dollar-Cost Averaging?

Robo Advice

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Manage your portfolio

What Are Box Spreads?

A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.

November 20, 2025

Where To Hold Your Cash

Consider ease of access, insurance, and yield when deciding where to hold your cash.

November 07, 2025

How Investors Use Market Cap

Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.

October 29, 2025

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