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Markets and Economy
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Government Policy
Washington: What to Watch Now
A look at the latest developments in Washington, including what to watch in the midterms, Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and companies saying no to tokenized shares.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis Weekly
Weekly technical analysis from Charles Schwab. Track indicators, chart patterns, support and resistance, and market trends to inform your trading decisions.
Markets and Economy
Rate Hike Ahead? | Week Ahead
Inflation came in hot for the month of September. Normally, that would likely indicate a rate hike, but the market isn't anticipating one. Kevin Gordon examines in the Week Ahead.
Can Bonds Still Do Their Job?
Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.
Investing Basics
Stocks
Investing Basics: Stocks
Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.
Bonds
Investing Basics: Bonds
Watch to learn the basics of bonds and how investors might use them to preserve capital and pursue extra income.
Financial Planning
The Power of Compounding
Compound interest can potentially help investments grow over time.
Retirement
Planning for Retirement
Learn the basics of retirement planning, like setting a retirement goal, choosing between a Roth and Traditional IRA, and deciding how to manage your investments.
ETFs
Investing Basics: ETFs
Learn about the risks and potential rewards of exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
What's new in trading
Cryptocurrency
The Economics of Crypto Tokens
Jevons Paradox helps explain how lower blockchain costs may boost adoption—and why token value depends on usage growth outpacing supply.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis Weekly
Weekly technical analysis from Charles Schwab. Track indicators, chart patterns, support and resistance, and market trends to inform your trading decisions.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Key Debates: Chainlink and Avalanche
We analyze the key questions and considerations surrounding Chainlink and Avalanche and their native tokens.
Cryptocurrency
51% Attacks and Crypto Value
Analyzing the costs and constraints of a 51% attack might help frame how network security, miner incentives, and decentralization could influence crypto valuation.
Cryptocurrency
Attack Costs & Bitcoin Value
Bitcoin's valuation may be supported by the high estimated cost, complexity, and uncertainty of a 51% attack relative to potential attacker rewards.
Cryptocurrency
Understanding Bitcoin Cycles
A historical look at so-called "bitcoin halving cycles," digital asset performance, and the risks and limits investors should consider across the bitcoin cycle.
Planning and retirement
Financial Planning
Borrowing Against Your Assets
Borrowing against your assets can often act as a tool to manage wealth. Here's how to use debt strategically—even in some cases when you can afford to pay cash.
Estate Planning
International Estate Planning
International estate planning doesn't have a one-size-fits-all strategy—learn about challenges non-U.S. citizens can face and what to consider when creating an estate plan.
Empowering the Next Generation
Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.
Tax Planning
Understanding Tax Cost Ratio
Tax cost ratio is a key metric for tax-efficient investing. Here's what it is and how it works.
Performance Stock
Performance Stock: PSUs & PSAs
Learn about performance stock units (PSUs) and performance stock awards (PSAs), including how to enroll and how they may impact your taxes.
Financial Planning
The Power of Compounding
Compound interest can potentially help investments grow over time.
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