For the right person, a Roth IRA can be a fantastic retirement savings vehicle over the long term. So much so that it might ...

How you approach taxes in your golden years and in the years before retirement can dramatically impact how much you pay.

Would you send the government a big check this year — in return for a potentially far larger future tax break?

To transfer funds from an existing IRA to a silver or gold IRA, you need to find the right custodian, open an account, ...

A workaround for the Roth IRA income restrictions enables wealthier individuals to to earn tax-free income. But how long will that back door remain open?

In reality, though, the best move for a lot of people is to take the tax hit and convert a lot of money quickly, says Laurence Kotlikoff, an economics professor at Boston University. “Go big or go ...

Saving for retirement in a tax-advantaged plan makes a lot of sense. Why not reap some IRS benefits in the course of building your nest egg? When it comes to finding the right home for your savings, ...

Combining annuities with IRAs or 401(k)s can be powerful. But people often don’t even consider the combination because of ...

Discover how converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs for you and your ...

However, investors should be aware of two important changes in 2025. First, the income limits for traditional IRA deduction limits have increased. Second, the income limits for Roth IRA eligibility ...

There are five main choices for the self-employed or small-business owners: an IRA (traditional or Roth), a Solo 401(k), a SEP IRA, a SIMPLE IRA or a defined benefit plan. Many, or all ...

The idea of paying taxes now in exchange for the prospect of lower taxes decades in the future struck me as preposterous.