Saving for retirement in a dedicated account is always a wise idea, but the best account to use will vary by age. That's ...

Either the traditional IRA or Roth IRA (or both) can serve you well. I prefer the Roth IRA because of its tax-free withdrawals in the future. The most important thing is just to be contributing to ...

There's no one right age to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, but there are some advantages to consider when it comes ...

While the deadline for contributing to some retirement accounts to gain the tax benefit is Dec. 31, you have a few extra ...

With investment accounts about to end a very good year and current tax rates unlikely to change for a while, the case for ...

With the end of the year approaching, many Americans are considering a Roth IRA conversion to take advantage of certain tax ...

Nearly a quarter of U.S. households own a Roth IRA, yet they account for just 10% of the $13.6 trillion in total individual ...

If you’re eyeing a Roth conversion, your tax bracket could help decide whether the transfer makes sense. Here’s what to know, ...

A Roth conversion transfers money from your tax-deferred account —401 (k) or traditional IRA — into a Roth IRA, paying the ...

If you’re eyeing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, you’ll need to plan for the upfront tax bill. Here are some strategies to ...

One decision many people face is whether to invest in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. So permit me to lay out some information about each -- before discussing why I love the Roth IRA for me.