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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

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.

June 10, 2025 • Patrick Means

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.

June 10, 2025

A Guide to Retirement Planning

Retirement planning looks different depending on the season of life you're in. Here's how to approach your most important savings goal—one decade at a time.

June 06, 2025

Women and Money

We've come a long way baby, but not far enough. Here's how women can start to take greater financial control—and why it's important.

June 02, 2025

Managing Kids' Sports Costs

If the high cost of today's youth sports is putting a strain on your budget, here are some economical ways to keep your kids playing—and you cheering them on.

April 30, 2025

Prioritize your finances

Your Mid-Year Money Check Up

Are you on track to meet your financial goals? Follow these five steps to find out.

June 09, 2025

A Guide to Retirement Planning

Retirement planning looks different depending on the season of life you're in. Here's how to approach your most important savings goal—one decade at a time.

June 06, 2025

Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

June 05, 2025

Learn investing basics

Should Bad News Spur Trades?

How to know when to potentially sell a stock, and when to buy, as bad news hits. Learn about evaluating bad news affecting companies, sectors, or the economy using fundamental analysis.

June 17, 2025

10-Year Market Outlook

The global economy is continually evolving due to inflation, interest rates, and geopolitics. How could these and other factors influence the major asset classes over the coming decade?

June 06, 2025

How to Prepare for a Downturn

The stock market is expected to be volatile this year. Here, three Schwab professionals discuss how investors can prepare to ride out a potential downturn.

June 06, 2025

Can Small Caps Bounce Back?

Small-cap stocks tend to offer greater growth potential than their large-cap peers, but those returns have yet to materialize consistently. What will it take to turn the tide?

June 06, 2025

What's in Your Sector Fund?

Many sector index funds are weighted based on market capitalization, and a few large stocks can dominate a fund's performance. Beware the risk of buying single-sector index funds.

June 06, 2025

7 Good Ideas for New Investors

There are many roads to financial well-being. Every person's path will be different, but those who enjoy uncommon success share some common ideas.

May 16, 2025

Automate your investing

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Portfolio Management

What's Dollar-Cost Averaging?

Robo Advice

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Manage your portfolio

7 Good Ideas for New Investors

There are many roads to financial well-being. Every person's path will be different, but those who enjoy uncommon success share some common ideas.

May 16, 2025

Building an All-ETF Portfolio

An index ETF-only portfolio can be a straightforward yet flexible investment solution. We discuss three different approaches to building one.

May 13, 2025

Introducing the Wheel Strategy

The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.

May 06, 2025

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