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Lessons on Charitable Giving
How one woman's generous gift could help save lives—and what you can learn from her unique approach to philanthropy.
Taxes in Retirement
As you approach and enter your golden years, calculating your tax obligations could be tricky.
4 Ways to Invest Abroad
Foreign stocks are again competitive with their domestic counterparts. Here are four ways to gain exposure.
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Perspectives
Tactical Allocation Tilts
How to implement tactical allocation tilts based on short-term market expectations.
The Effects of Higher Rates
A look at who benefits and who suffers when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
Trading Strategies and Tips
Randy Frederick, Nathan Peterson, and Joe Mazzola discuss the methods they use and share lessons they've learned that helped them become seasoned traders.
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Should I Join a Nonprofit Board?
What should you consider before serving on the board of a nonprofit? Schwab wealth expert Susan Hirshman breaks it down.
4 Questions Clients Are Asking
Top wealth strategists discuss some of the most pressing concerns they're hearing from clients today.
Your Nest Is Empty—Now What?
After years of focusing on your kids, it's time to focus on yourself. Here's what empty nesters need to know about planning for their next big milestone: retirement.
Quick takes
Small Business Reporting Rules
What small-business owners need to know about the new Corporate Transparency Act.
How to Use a QPRT
Qualified Personal Residential Trusts (QPRTs) can be effective estate planning tools that may help you pay fewer gift and estate taxes when passing on a house to your heirs.
Life Events and Taxes
Life's major milestones can have implications for your taxes. Here are tips to help get ahead of them.
529s for Multiple Generations
Under the right circumstances, a dynasty 529 college savings plan can fund your family's education for generations to come.
What To Do If Your ETF Closes
All is not lost if your ETF closes. Here's why it may happen and what to do if one of your funds shutters.
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From the archives
SLAT Trusts for Couples
A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) allows access to assets while helping to keep them out of your taxable estate.
BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?
Business development companies are known for attractive yields—but are they worth the risks?
Life Insurance and Your Estate
Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.
Risk Tolerance vs. Capacity
It's not how much risk you can stomach that counts—it's how much time you have left to save.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust can provide a tax break and income for life.
