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A Roth IRA is an interest-earning retirement fund option created in 1997 by the Taxpayer Relief Act. According to the United Bank website, "The money you contribute to a Roth IRA is after-tax dollars. In other words, unlike a traditional IRA, you cannot deduct your contributions to a Roth IRA from your taxes. The good news is the plan... more »
Tax laws play a major role in retirement planning for most people. The American government has made several tax-advantaged accounts available for retirement savings, each with their own tax rules and regulations. All investors should carefully consider their tax situations before selecting a retirement account. Here's a summary of... more »
The average person moves from job to job several times during her professional life. The federal government and financial services firms have recognized this transitory nature by allowing workers to transfer funds from one retirement fund to another. You can transfer your 401k earnings to an IRA as you head to the next aspect of your... more »
There are limits to how much you can contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA each year. Contributing over the limit is possible, but you won't receive the tax benefits. This article will show you how to treat a nondeductible IRA. more »
If you are considering converting your IRA to a Roth IRA and are qualified to do so, there can be a number of tax advantages. Depending on your age, current tax bracket and future tax bracket, a rollover may be right for you. more »
An IRA, or individual retirement account, is one method of retirement planning that allows an individual to save money. The IRS established IRAs,... more »
Roth IRAs are very similar to traditional IRAs, except that the timing of when your retirement account is taxed gives Roth IRAs the advantage. You... more »
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