How to Choose Between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA in 2026
In 2026, choose a Roth IRA if you expect higher taxes in retirement or want tax-free growth. Traditional IRAs offer upfront deductions but taxable withdrawals.
Will I Pay Taxes During Retirement?
Paying taxes during retirement, on your earnings and other sources of income, can drastically reduce your nest egg if you aren’t careful.
Deciding Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA
Contributions to a Roth IRA are never deductible under any circumstances.
Beware of Tax Settlement Firms
Tax settlement firms are usually staffed by tax attorneys and Enrolled Agents who appear before the IRS on behalf of their tax clients.
Do You Qualify for Early IRA Distributions?
Taxpayers who face certain situations may take early IRA distributions from either their traditional or Roth IRAs without penalty.
The ABCs of Required Minimum Distributions
Since the advent of qualified retirement plans in 1974 and traditional IRAs in 1982, these accounts have accumulated trillions of dollars that grow on a tax-deferred basis for the benefit...
Fewer Americans Confident About Receiving Social Security and Medicare Benefits
Fewer and fewer Americans remain confident about receiving Social Security and Medicare benefits in retirement.
Americans Cut Spending in Retirement to Stretch Retirement Savings
Is the average American’s retirement savings enough to survive on in these tough economic times?
Trends in Retirement: Americans Cut Spending to Make Retirement Resources Last Longer
Many Americans have been forced to re-think their spending habits as they look toward retirement.
Many Americans Plan to Continue Working and Never Retire
A growing number of Americans believe they will never retire.
A Majority of Americans Plan on Delaying Retirement More Than Three Years
Faced with the current economic instability, more and more Americans are planning on delaying retirement.
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Reinstatement of Charitable Distributions from the IRS
Under the reinstated rules for charitable distributions, Americans are permitted to make a gift to a charity up to $100,000 per year directly from their IRA
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How to Calculate Your 2013 RMD?
As the April deadline gets closer, one such term you might be dealing with is Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD.
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What are the Differences in the Various Types of IRAs
IRA stands for individual retirement account. IRAs are accounts that are given favorable tax treatment by the internal revenue service.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Teams Up With the City of Newark
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently teamed up with Newark to more effectively help those who feel they have been victims of credit fraud.
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Increase Your 401(k) Contributions in 2013
The following information can help guide your intentions to increase your 401(k) contributions this year.
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It’s Not Too Late to Contribute to Your 2012 IRA
Whether you have a 401(k) at work or not, you should be contributing to an IRA in order to maximize the amount of money you save for your future.
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