Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets

Successful investing begins with being informed. Read the insights of top Schwab professionals and keep up with the daily flux of the stock market.

US Market Commentary

Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse

Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
July 19, 2024

How Do You Save for Vacations & Travel?

Mark Riepe and Cindy Scott discuss how financial planning can help you save for short-term goals like travel and vacations without adding risk to your long-term financial future.
July 8, 2024

What Should You Know About Annuities?

A basic overview of annuities and how they can fit into an investor's retirement plan—with Rob Williams, a managing director and Retirement Income Certified Professional at Schwab.
June 24, 2024

Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts

Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.
June 18, 2024

4 Reasons to Try Paper Trading

Paper trading isn't only for beginners. Here are four reasons you might benefit from a simulated trading experience.
June 14, 2024

How Much Cash Is Too Much Cash?

Today's relatively high yields from savings accounts and other cash investments are tempting, but don't overdo it.
June 14, 2024

Can Agency Bonds Offer Extra Yield?

Federal agency bonds generally carry the same high credit rating as U.S. Treasuries, yet can sometimes offer slightly higher yields. Here's what to consider.
June 14, 2024

Will a Maturity Wall Matter for Investors?

High-yield bond issuers face a wall of maturity debt over the next four years. Could it spell trouble for the high-yield bond market?
June 14, 2024

Deficits, Debt and Markets: Myths vs. Realities

Historically, the level of U.S. debt has had no correlation with the performance of the stock or bond markets.
June 6, 2024

To Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary Stockwell

Why do we tend to seek more risk in the face of losses when those losses are only on paper and aren't yet finalized?
June 3, 2024

Choiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack Soll

What are some strategies that can help you mitigate cognitive biases and make better decisions?
May 20, 2024

The Charmer's Playbook: With Guests Wilfred Webster & Daniel Read

Why do we allow our judgments of one trait of a person (or product or company) to overly influence our judgments of another, unrelated trait of that same person or product or company?
May 6, 2024

(Bonus) Does Your Portfolio Need Decluttering?

In the spirit of spring cleaning, Susan Hirshman returns for a bonus episode to share helpful methods for decluttering your portfolio.
April 29, 2024

Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand

How do strict and relaxed cultures affect the quality of our decisions? And how can you find the sweet spot between the two, depending on your goals?
April 22, 2024

Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)

Daniel Kahneman explains why risky propositions tend to look different when you’re already behind.
April 8, 2024

Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh

Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures?
March 25, 2024

Options Trading: Covered Call Strategy Basics

Understanding how this options strategy works could help traders potentially earn income from stocks they own, but it's not without risks. Take the time to learn what's involved.
August 27, 2025

Do Investing Pros Make Smart Buy and Sell Decisions?

Alex Imas, professor of behavioral science and economics at Chicago Booth, visits to discuss new research into the effects of heuristic thinking on institutional investors' performance.
March 18, 2024

Cryptocurrencies: Should You Invest in Them?

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity for years, and now bitcoin exchange-traded funds are available. If you're considering investing, here are some key things you should know first.
March 13, 2024

Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot

Why is it that when we see the same statement multiple times, we are more likely to believe it's true?
March 11, 2024

Have more questions? We're here to help.