Martha C. White is a contributor to Buy Side and a finance expert, specializing in banking, loans and credit cards. An individual retirement account, or IRA, is an important piece of a retirement plan ...

Retirement planning is a lot like hiking. Both take planning, both have a destination and both rely on the right tools to reach a goal. When you’re on the road to retirement, one of those tools might ...

IRAs are a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. You can open an account whether or not you’re also investing via an employer-sponsored account like a 401(k), assuming you meet the other ...

Saving enough money for retirement can be a challenge no matter who you are, but it’s a challenge worth tackling early and sticking with for a lifetime. To make the process easier — and more lucrative ...

Although Roth IRAs might still feel like “the new kid on the block,” they’ve been around since 1997. Yet, many Americans still don’t really understand how they work, or why they might be a viable ...

Opening an individual retirement arrangement, or IRA, is an important step in reaching your retirement goals. And whether you're opening your first IRA, or opening a new IRA for one of a handful of ...

If you have just inherited a Roth IRA from your parent, spouse, or non-spouse, here are the rules for taxes and beneficiaries ...

If you’re looking to grow your retirement savings, a 401(k) can be a game-changer—but what if your employer doesn’t offer one or what if you don’t have an employer at all? Let’s break it down and ...

Inheriting an individual retirement account can be a bittersweet experience. Although it’s a loving gesture from the deceased to help fortify your retirement, the machinations of an inherited IRA tend ...