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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

Older Workers and IRAs

There are no age restrictions on IRA contributions. But does it make sense for older workers to make contributions as they near retirement? Here are three points to consider.

January 15, 2025 • Hayden Adams

IRA Contribution Rules

What's the maximum IRA contribution? Are IRA contributions tax deductible? What if you contribute too much? Get answers to these questions and others before you open an account.

January 07, 2025

Is an IRA Right for You?

IRAs can help you build wealth for retirement and potentially get tax breaks, either up front or in the future. 

December 19, 2024

What Is an IRA?

Looking for a tax-smart way to save for your future? Find out what an IRA is, what it offers, and how the three main types differ.

December 17, 2024

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.

October 09, 2024

Prioritize your finances

Financial Resolutions

Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.

December 12, 2024

5 Risks of Buy Now, Pay Later

A Buy Now, Pay Later plan could be an attractive way to pay for a purchase. But the best sounding deal can come with hidden risks. Here are five to watch out for.

December 04, 2024

Financial Literacy for Teens

Building a solid financial foundation early is key to long-term success. A financial planner, career counselor, and student discuss the value of teaching teens financial literacy.

November 15, 2024

Learn investing basics

Deductible Investment Expenses

The IRS allows various tax deductions for expenses related to producing taxable investment income. Do yours qualify?

January 15, 2025

Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

January 03, 2025

Assessing Your Risk Tolerance

How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.

December 02, 2024

What to Know About Crypto Now

Bitcoin's recent rally and the rise of crypto ETFs have attracted investors. Three Schwab experts discuss the latest developments, risks, and other aspects of trading crypto.

November 15, 2024

Maturing Short-Term Bonds?

As interest rates come down, yields from short-term bonds are likely to suffer as well. Here's how manage reinvestment risk as your short-term securities mature.

November 15, 2024

Are We in a Temperamental Era?

The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.

November 15, 2024

Automate your investing

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Portfolio Management

What's Dollar-Cost Averaging?

Robo Advice

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Manage your portfolio

Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

January 03, 2025

Financial Resolutions

Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.

December 12, 2024

Assessing Your Risk Tolerance

How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.

December 02, 2024

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