What Is A Roth IRA?

Since 1997, Roth IRAs have provided low and middle-income investors with a tax-advantaged method of saving for retirement.  Although contributions to Roth IRAs are non-deductible, all distributions that are taken...

The ABCs of 403(b) Savings Plans

Millions of Americans elect to defer a portion of their annual incomes into an employer-sponsored qualified plan that grows on a tax-deferred basis.  Those who work in the private sector...

401(k) Investment Plan: What is it?

The 401(k) investment plan is a popular retirement plan offered to employees through their employers and offers various tax benefits.  Introduced in 1978, this plan allows an employer to set...

Annuities: an Introduction

Annuities stand alone in the world of investments and retirement planning as perhaps the most unique savings vehicle ever created.  Annuities are offered by life insurance carriers as a means...

What Is a Traditional IRA?

A traditional individual retirement account (IRA), also known as a regular IRA, is a self-directed, tax-advantaged retirement savings account.  This type of IRA allows you to make contributions of disposable...


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