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Early withdrawals are generally subject to a 10% penalty, in addition to normal income taxes. But there are lots of exceptions—including some new ones. Here's the latest.
After retirement, most people see their annual income drop, and that's one of the things that makes an IRA so attractive.
Starting retirement saving so young can cement good financial habits and allow you investments to grow even more.
From teenagers to octogenarians, Americans like him are pouring money into Roth accounts, both contributing directly and ...
Socking away money for retirement is something that’s top of mind for many people. Here's what to know about traditional and ...
Many people use individual retirement accounts — more commonly known as IRAs — to save up money for their non-working years. Investing in an IRA is an effective way to make sure you're setting ...
Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...
Explore the key differences between annuities and CDs, focusing on tax deferral benefits and income distribution flexibility.
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) is a type of individual retirement account that holds alternative assets such as real estate, commodities, tax liens, private equity placements, and limited partnerships.
The accounts can be involuntarily rolled over to an individual retirement account (IRA) in your name. That IRA is at least tax-deferred, so you don’t take the tax hit. The bad news is that so ...