If you’re behind on saving for retirement, it can seem almost impossible to get on the right track. Can our built in biases actually help make the catch-up process easier?

We all want to earn significant returns on our investments, but a major factor is whether we’re willing to accept the associated risks. Are there biases in the way of our decisions about risk?

The more stocks you own, the more diversified you are, right? Not necessarily. There could be other factors—including your own built-in biases—holding you back from creating a truly diversified portfolio.

Most people with a 401(k) realize it’s critical to achieving their retirement goals, but what is the best way to take care of it and help it grow?

As investors get closer to retirement, they often start to think more about bonds—and about reducing risk.

People are hardwired to value earning money more than saving it. In this episode, Mark Riepe and Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz discuss both saving and spending strategies.

Calculating the performance of your portfolio can be tricky. If you don’t get it right, you might not be able to answer the pivotal question of whether or not you need adjust your mix of investments. How do your built-in biases affect the way you think about your investments’ performance? In this episode, Mark Riepe looks at some ways to mitigate common errors and avoid miscalculating past performance.

Social Security is a complex topic. And if you’re nearing retirement, when to claim your benefits is a critical decision.

In this episode of Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, examines the psychological forces that impact a common investing decision: What should you sell?

In this new podcast, host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, unpacks important financial decisions and the biases that may prevent you from choosing wisely. Subscribe for free today to get the first episode when it launches November 5.