Planning & Retirement

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Financial planning

Using Assets as Collateral

You may be able to use your investments or home to secure lending. Here's what to know before using your assets as collateral.

May 08, 2026

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.

May 08, 2026

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.

April 14, 2026

College and education

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.

March 27, 2026 Liz Ann Sonders • Collin Martin

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.

April 14, 2026 Schwab Center for Financial Research

Saving for retirement

Common Types of Retirement Plans and Other Ways to Save

Learn about common types of retirement plans and key features, eligibility requirements, and contribution limits for retirement plans like 401(k)s, IRAs, and more.

November 27, 2024

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.

February 27, 2023

In retirement

Retirement Rules of Thumb

Rules of thumb are useful if they get you thinking about your retirement savings, but they're no substitute for a personalized plan.

June 14, 2023 Chris Kawashima • Rob Williams

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.

November 18, 2025 Emily Doak