IRAs

529 plans and Roth IRAs are two tax-advantaged options to save money for college. Although 529 plans are intended to pay for education, you can use a Roth IRA to pay for college even if it is intended for retirement. Can I use Roth IRA for college without penalty? You will avoid the 10% penalty […]

If you have a Roth 401(k) and want to convert it to a Roth IRA, the process is simple. The transferred money are all made up of after-tax dollars and have the same tax basis. This is not a taxable event, as defined by the IRS. If your 401(k) is a Roth 401(k), you can

Yes, you can roll over a traditional IRA (but not a Roth IRA) into your 401(k) plan if your plan allows it. Can you roll a 401(k) into an IRA without penalty? You can transfer money from a 401(k) to an IRA without paying a penalty, but you must deposit the monies from your 401(k)

A rollover is the process of moving a retirement account from one brokerage to another without paying taxes. Other forms of retirement accounts, such as employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b), SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs, can be rolled over to another broker or into rollover IRAs. If you temporarily take custody of assets in a retirement account,

Mike Scanlin, CEO of Born To Sell, an online service for covered-call traders, says, “Yes, you can trade options in IRAs.” “By far the most prevalent approach is covered calls.” Can I trade options in my retirement account? Trading options in your individual retirement account would allow you to book those trading earnings without paying

To put money into a 401(k), first check to see if your plan enables rollover contributions. Because every company is different, you might not be able to utilize this strategy. If your company allows it, inquire about the rules for rolling an IRA into a 401(k) (k). You usually fill out a form claiming that

Some investors may worry that they won’t be able to trade actively in a Roth IRA. However, there is no IRS rule prohibiting you from doing so. As a result, if you do, you will not be prosecuted. However, if you trade certain types of investments, you may incur additional fees. While brokers won’t charge

If your adult child has earned income equivalent to the amount of your gift for the year, she can use the money you give her from your IRA withdrawal to fund her own IRA up to the restrictions set by law. Assets from your IRA cannot be transferred or rolled over into an IRA for

Yes, you can roll over a traditional IRA (but not a Roth IRA) into your 401(k) plan if your plan allows it. Can you roll a 401(k) into an IRA without penalty? You can transfer money from a 401(k) to an IRA without paying a penalty, but you must deposit the monies from your 401(k)

A rollover is the process of moving a retirement account from one brokerage to another without paying taxes. Other forms of retirement accounts, such as employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b), SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs, can be rolled over to another broker or into rollover IRAs. If you temporarily take custody of assets in a retirement account,