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Stop Drop Report - How to recognize scams - imposters

Scammers are getting more savvy and increasingly personal. They may pose as investment professionals, leaders of trusted financial institutions, and even Schwab employees, all to gain your confidence and trust. With vigilance and a few tips on imposter tactics and techniques, you can recognize these fraudsters and steer clear of their traps.

Artificial Intelligence, Financial Planning, and the Next Economic Shift

Technology Has Always Changed the World

Over the decades — and centuries — transformative technologies have disrupted industries, displaced workers, and reshaped the global economy. Each time, the adjustment felt significant. And each time, humanity adapted. In fact, living standards improved and more people were employed.

Managing Dividend Income to Improve Your Tax Health

When it comes to taxes, not all dividend income is the same. Qualified and non-qualified dividends have different implications for your portfolio’s tax efficiency in a similar manner as HDL and LDL cholesterol have different implications for your health.

What is a Recession Anyway?

US recessions are identified by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Their decisions factor in numerous economic indicators such as GDP growth, industrial production, and unemployment but are not contingent on an exact formula. Accordingly, past recessions have come in all shapes and sizes, depending on what you’re measuring. 

Are Nvidia's Earnings Big Enough For You?

Nvidia’s earnings were immense, but the price tag for those earnings is steep. As of August 31, 2025, Nvidia’s market cap made it nearly 8% of the S&P 500 Index. Its last 12 months of earnings were $87 billion, or around 4% of the approximately $2 trillion in total S&P 500 Index earnings.