Your road to retirement begins here.

Put your equity compensation to work for your future self.

No matter where you are in life, retirement matters.

Whether you're starting to save for retirement now or are well on your way, your equity can give you the boost you need to approach planning with confidence.

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    Saving enough for retirement? Find out now.

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    Answer some basic financial questions, and the Retirement Savings Calculator can let you know if you're on the right track to retire—or if you need to update your retirement savings strategy.

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    The case for having an IRA and a 401(k).

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    A 401(k) is often thought to be the backbone of retirement savings. Adding an IRA to your financial plan can help you save even more. Determine which IRA may be right for you based on filing status, income, and other important factors.

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    How waiting to save for retirement could cost you.

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    Time is money—especially when it comes to putting away funds for retirement. The sooner you begin saving, the more advantages you'll have. Want to save as much as you can?

IRAs can help you meet your retirement goals.

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can complement a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRAs are all solid choices, depending on your needs and goals. And if you open an IRA with Schwab, you can count on 24/7 professional guidance, online tools and resources, and $0 online listed equity trades backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee.

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Go deeper with Schwab's insights and education.

Our insights library includes a wealth of straightforward resources covering investing, trading, tax-smart retirement planning, and more.