Like the Roth IRA? Beware the 5-Year Rule

If you have money in your company’s 401k or in a traditional IRA, you may be considering converting these funds into a Roth IRA now while tax rates are historically low. The idea is that if you pay income tax on your retirement money now – especially when many account balances are significantly down – future gains in the Roth are tax free. But you need to understand the 5-year Rule.

Teaching Retirement

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When it comes to spending down retirement assets, timing is everything. Your strategy will depend on where your assets are located, tax liability, and other considerations.

Roth IRAs For Teens

Roth IRAs and Teens

It’s never too early to plan for retirement, or to earn compound interest on investments. Even a teen working a summer job can open a Roth IRA.