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Actions Include Lower and Simplified Trade Pricing, Elimination of Nuisance Fees, Expanded Research Availability and Enhanced Telephone Services

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. today announced a number of pricing and service enhancements based on continuing input from clients.

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Number of wealthy Boomers will triple in 10 years.

BY KELLY RIDDELL
Medill News Service
Collective wealth and sheer size have allowed the Baby Boomers to take control of the U.S. economy, and by doing so, redefine conventional banking standards.