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How Can You Save for College?

What financial tools and strategies are available to those planning for college expenses?
March 4, 2024

Cryptocurrencies: What Are They?

Interest in cryptocurrencies has soared in recent years. Understandably, investors have questions—here are answers to some of the most common.
February 23, 2024

What Should You Do with Your Employee Stock?

Whether it's stock options, restricted stock units, an employee stock purchase plan, or some other form of equity compensation, many companies offer this vital benefit to employees. But once you have it, what should you do with it?
February 19, 2024

(Bonus) Do Super Bowl Wins Diminish in Value?

In this short bonus episode from Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe connects the Super Bowl LVIII matchup to the concept of economic utility.
February 9, 2024

Should You Trust Popular Trading Proverbs?

When navigating the world of stock trading, what kernels of truth can you take from some of the most ubiquitous trading proverbs?
February 5, 2024

Investing Glossary: 100+ Terms and Definitions

Get definitions for more than 100 common investing terms.
January 22, 2024

10 Answers to Common Investing Questions

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.
January 22, 2024

Back in Black: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High

While the S&P 500's all-time high hasn't been accompanied by other parts of the market (notably, small caps), further gains are possible if breadth firms up.
January 22, 2024

Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Account?

What options do you have when leaving a job where you hold an employer-sponsored retirement account?
December 18, 2023

How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?

What options do freelancers have to get the most benefit out of their retirement savings?
November 27, 2023

How Can You Build Your Pre-Retirement Checklist?

What do you need to take care of in the handful of years, months, and days before you retire?
November 13, 2023

Roller Coaster: Markets Take a Ride

Like some advances earlier this year, the market's current surge hasn't been defined by strong breadth underneath the surface—which will be key for a sustained, durable advance.
November 13, 2023

Using Tactical Allocation Tilts During Volatile Markets

How to implement tactical allocation tilts based on short-term market expectations.
November 10, 2023

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?

If you are nearing retirement, does it make sense to pay off your mortgage in advance?
October 30, 2023

A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski

Friction gets in the way of behavior—and it can become "sludge" when it's used to prevent you from reaching a goal.
October 23, 2023

How Did Chuck Schwab Disrupt an Industry? (Rebroadcast)

Founder and Chairman of the Board Chuck Schwab joins Mark Riepe for a candid discussion about the decisions he made that disrupted the brokerage industry.
October 16, 2023

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for Android

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
October 11, 2023

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for iPhone

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
October 10, 2023

Jumping to Conclusions: With Guests David Silbey & Ned Augenblick

Why do people tend to over-respond to weak signals and under-respond to strong ones?
October 9, 2023

No Mean Feat: With Guests Albert Chen & Elizabeth Tipton

Performances often rise and fall, but how and why do they usually regress to a mean?
September 25, 2023

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