Investments
Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
What Makes Independent Boards So Important
A company's board of directors can be critical to its success or failure. Here's how investors can factor board makeup into their investment decisions.
What Declining Interest Rates Could Mean for You
When the Federal Reserve lowers its key short-term interest rate, the impact isn't uniform across the financial universe.
Get to Know Schwab.com | 8-8-24
In this webcast we discussed the basics of bonds. We discussed how they work, the types of bonds (including treasuries, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds.
Mega-Cap Rollercoasters: Basics of Single-Stock ETFs
Single-stock ETFs are now available, but these funds pose unique risks and aren't for everyone. Here are a few basics.
Inflation, Deflation, and Stagflation Explained
Inflation is a period of generally rising prices, and there are many ways that changing prices can impact investment portfolios.
Back-to-School Stocks for Your Portfolio
September means back-to-school time, which could mean shopping for your student and a portfolio of stock investments.
Ether ETFs Cleared for Trading: Key Issues to Know
Trading is scheduled to start July 23 in the second cryptocurrency-based ETF product cleared by the SEC—but investors should continue to proceed with caution.
Why to Consider Mortgage-Backed Securities Now
Relatively high yields mean investors who have been focusing on short-term securities wouldn't need to sacrifice much yield if they chose MBS to help limit their reinvestment risk.
Family Loans: Should You Lend It or Give It Away?
Be sure you know what you're getting into before you agree to a family loan.
Optimism Versus Reality
Investors are optimistic they'll achieve their financial goals, thanks to access to more investment options. But many investors also don't feel in control of their finances.