IRAs

You may have an old 401(k)—or several—from prior companies laying around. Transferring money from a 401(k) to a Roth 401(k) at your new job could seem like a good idea. But keep in mind that if you go that path, you’ll be hit with a tax bill. Another option is to convert your existing 401(k) […]

You can withdraw your Roth IRA contributions tax-free and penalty-free at any time. However, earnings in a Roth IRA may be subject to taxes and penalties. If you take a distribution from a Roth IRA before reaching the age of 591/2 and the account has been open for five years, the earnings may be subject

If you’re receiving an inheritance, it’s likely that the funds will come from the deceased’s retirement account. You may also be urged — or even told — to open an Inherited IRA. Inherited IRAs (investment retirement accounts) are accounts created with monies left to them when an IRA owner passes away. They’re essentially the same

Not everyone is suited to a rollover. Rolling over your accounts has a few drawbacks: Risks to creditor protection Leaving money in a 401k may provide credit and bankruptcy protection, while IRA restrictions on creditor protection vary by state. There are no loan alternatives available. It’s possible that the finances will be harder to come

A Roth IRA conversion can be a very effective retirement tool. If your taxes rise as a result of government hikes or because you earn more, putting you in a higher tax band, converting to a Roth IRA can save you a lot of money in the long run. The backdoor technique, on the other

Who wouldn’t want a Roth IRA? A Roth IRA, like a standard IRA, permits your investments to grow tax-free. However, unlike traditional IRA distributions, Roth IRA distributions are tax-free. Furthermore, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to take distributions from a Roth. In other words, a Roth IRA can grow indefinitely without being

While a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan can serve as the foundation of your retirement savings, an IRA can also be beneficial. Is it better to have a 401k or IRA or both? Neither account is necessarily superior than the other, but they each have their own set of features and potential benefits, depending

In many circumstances, a Roth IRA is a better option than a 401(k) retirement plan because it provides a more flexible investment vehicle with more tax advantages—especially if you expect to be in a higher tax band in the future. A 401(k) is hard to beat if your income is too high to contribute to

In many circumstances, a Roth IRA is a better option than a 401(k) retirement plan because it provides a more flexible investment vehicle with more tax advantages—especially if you expect to be in a higher tax band in the future. A 401(k) is hard to beat if your income is too high to contribute to

In many circumstances, a Roth IRA is a better option than a 401(k) retirement plan because it provides a more flexible investment vehicle with more tax advantages—especially if you expect to be in a higher tax band in the future. A 401(k) is hard to beat if your income is too high to contribute to