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Cognitive and emotional biases can have a big impact on your financial life. Each episode of Financial Decoder looks closely at one financial decision--and the biases that might cloud your judgment and cost you money. Host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, decodes the behavioral and psychological factors at play and shares strategies designed to improve the way you approach financial crossroads. Other experts join Mark to provide their unique perspective on behavioral economics, portfolio management, retirement planning, personal finance and more.

Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options.

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Cognitive and emotional biases can have a big impact on your financial life. Each episode of Financial Decoder looks closely at one financial decision--and the biases that might cloud your judgment and cost you money. Host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, decodes the behavioral and psychological factors at play and shares strategies designed to improve the way you approach financial crossroads. Other experts join Mark to provide their unique perspective on behavioral economics, portfolio management, retirement planning, personal finance and more.

Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options.

    How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?

    How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?

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

    • 33 min
    How Can You Build Your Pre-Retirement Checklist?

    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?

    • 32 min
    Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?

    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?

    • 31 min
    How Did Chuck Schwab Disrupt an Industry? (Rebroadcast)

    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.

    • 23 min
    Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

    Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

    A financial advisor can help you navigate the complex world of investing. But how do you know which advisor is right for you?

    • 36 min
    How Can You Maximize Your Employee Benefits?

    How Can You Maximize Your Employee Benefits?

    Stock awards and 401(k)s can play a big role in a retirement strategy. But the role that our employers play in our financial lives is often much deeper.

    • 43 min

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