You are now leaving SchwabMoneyWise.com and accessing a third-party web site that is not affiliated with Schwab MoneyWise®. Schwab MoneyWise does not endorse any third-party web site, its sponsors or any of the products or services offered on the site.
continue cancel

SUBMIT YOUR OWN TIPS

Submit tips here that you have found helpful in educating your children on financial issues or other financial literacy related topics. The Schwab MoneyWise™ team will review your tips and they may be included on a future publication of the web site.

By clicking on "submit," I agree and consent that Schwab MoneyWise may, but is not obligated to, use, publish, display, and/or exhibit all or part of my submittal, along with my first name, in connection with this feature or for any other lawful purpose.

Email Address
Tip
loader
We respect your privacy. Your email address will be used only to respond to your questions. It will never be used for any other purpose. All responses to polls and surveys are anonymous and results will be aggregated to support findings related to financial education. For your added protection, please do not add any personally identifiable information to your responses.

THANK YOU

Thank you for taking the time to share your tips with us. We're always interested in hearing new ideas and practical insights. Your response will help us make the Schwab MoneyWise(TM) website an even more valuable experience.

Close

THERE WAS A PROBLEM...

There was a communications error and your tip was not submitted successfully. Please try again. If the problem persists, please copy your tip and try submitting it again later.

Try Again Cancel

Featured Topic

Take Your Financial Pulse

Give yourself a personal finance checkup and find ways to improve. Learn More

Ask Carrie

More...
The downward slide of the market has made me wonder if it's wise to open 529 accounts for my kids. Perhaps it would be better to keep the money in cash or invest in Treasuries instead?
Read Carrie's Answer


Ask Carrie your question

Poll

 

5 Tips

for changing jobs

  1. Add up the benefits you leave behind—such as insurance, a 401(k) match and paid vacation.
  2. Decide what to do with your retirement plan—roll it over or leave it with your old employer.
  3. Negotiate your pay—this can include base pay, a bonus plan and relocation costs.
  4. Negotiate your benefits, including your retirement plan, health insurance and other perks.
  5. Review your new financial situation.
Submit Your Own Tips

Did you know?

The stock market decline and the weakened economy have more people working for pay in retirement...or postponing retirement altogether.


Are you on track?

Charitable giving in the U.S.

Americans donated over $307.65 billion in 2008—a near-record high despite economic challenges.

Charitable Donations

CalculatorCompound Interest
If I saved $ every month at % interest for years
  calculate
I'll have $
See More Calculators
About Us | Glossary | Schwab.com | AboutSchwab.com
© 2009 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Member SIPC.
The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager.

(1109-10800)