Retirement planning is a lot like hiking. Both take planning, both have a destination and both rely on the right tools to reach a goal. When you’re on the road to retirement, one of those tools might ...

Key takeaways IRAs are a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. You can open an account even if you’re also investing ...

A little bit of knowledge and planning can go a long way toward helping you build a nest egg for your retirement. One great way to start building that nest egg is with an IRA -- a tax-advantaged ...

Roth IRAs have been around for more than 20 years, and many people may have forgotten or never learned about how valuable they can be. Even small contributions over time can translate into a ...

Once you turn 59 1/2, you can withdraw from a Roth IRA without penalty. There are benefits to leaving that money untouched for longer. Figure out if there's another way for you to get the income you ...

Most people I talk to haven’t been educated on the difference between Roth IRA vs Taxable Account vs IRA. This is especially true with taxable accounts. Many investors are only familiar with the “tax ...

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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Dalvin Brown: Here's Your Money Briefing for Friday, March 28. I'm Dalvin Brown ...

Carol explained that she had rolled a 401(k) from a former job into a traditional IRA. Later, she began contributing to that IRA with after-tax money — without realizing that, unlike a Roth IRA, she ...

Once you turn 59 1/2, you can take Roth IRA withdrawals without a penalty. And technically, you can take penalty-free Roth IRA withdrawals before 59 1/2 as long as you only touch the principal portion ...

It's not an easy thing to build up a nice balance in a Roth IRA. Doing so takes time and, in many cases, a savvy investment strategy. You'd think spending that money would be an easier thing than ...