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Using Tactical Allocation Tilts During Volatile Markets

How to implement tactical allocation tilts based on short-term market expectations. Despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to pull off a "soft landing," the specter of an economic decline still looms large, with every small setback roiling markets. So, what's an investor to do? Sticking to your targe...
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2025/10/145 min read

Tips for Retiring Amid Market Uncertainty

Market uncertainty is leaving would-be retirees unsure about the future. Here, three Schwab professionals discuss how to navigate the transition with confidence. Between market swings, inflation worries, and nonstop news alerts, it's no surprise that many near-retirees are feeling uneasy about leavi...
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When to Accelerate Rather Than Defer Taxes TITLE

Deferring taxes isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Here are three scenarios in which it might make sense to pay taxes sooner rather than later. Most retirement-planning strategies revolve around the idea of tax deferral. By funding traditional 401(k)s and IRAs with pretax dollars, savers delay payi...
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4 of Investors' Biggest Concerns Now

Schwab experts answer questions about locking in higher interest rates, the likelihood of a "soft landing" for the economy, and more. Schwab's team of industry experts regularly fields questions from investors across the country. Here, they share their views on what's top of mind with clients now. C...
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2025/10/147 min read

Digital Estate Planning: Protecting Online Assets

Our personal information and financial assets are increasingly stored online. Here's why you need a digital estate plan—and how to create one. As time goes on, more and more of our lives exist online: Mail arrives electronically, memories are preserved in social media posts, and even most of our fin...
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