Individual Retirement Accounts

Trading futures in an individual retirement account (IRA) comes with benefits as well as risks and limitations. Here’s what you need to know.

Two COVID-19 stimulus bills plus new tax deductions make the 2020 tax year different. Understand these changes and how they impact your income tax before you file.

The IRS has announced new contribution limits for tax-advantaged retirement plans. Learn the IRA and 401(k) contribution limits for 2021.

What’s the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA? When does a Roth IRA make sense? Can I have both? TD Ameritrade can help you decide.

Trying to figure out what to do with bonus money? You don’t have to decide whether to save or spend. Here’s how to meet several goals at once.

Taxes can be a drag. But they're necessary. And as a trader, there are some things you should know about taxes. Being aware of some important items at the start of the year can help make the process simpler and quicker.

Hoping to access your 401(k) early? With the rule of 55, you might be able to take early withdrawals from your 401(k). But the rule is narrowly defined and specific. Here’s what you need to know.

Wash sale tax rules have been around since the 1920s, but in recent years, brokers began reporting wash-sale adjustments as part of covered cost basis reporting. The TD Ameritrade tax team breaks it down.

With the 401(k) match at some companies disappearing in the wake of COVID-19, is it time to look into other types of retirement accounts?

A buy and hold strategy may be good for long-term investments. Bit when circumstances change, a long-term strategy may not be flexible enough. Laddering puts across price and time could help when stock markets are volatile.

Social Security is expected to see a shortfall in coming decades. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your golden years.

Inherited IRA? Here’s what you need to know about making the most of that money.

Building a long-term investing portfolio includes defining goals, establishing asset allocation, and managing a portfolio. Whether you're entirely self-directed or you enlist the help of a professional, here are some tools to help.

Here are five simple ways to build a roadmap that strives to help guard and grow your assets for the future.

Even if you got a late start on saving for retirement, there are ways to catch up on contributions to your 401(k) or IRA to have better chances of a successful life after work.

Consider a three-tiered pyramid approach to creating goals for your needs, wants, and wishes.

With the stretch IRA gone thanks to the SECURE Act, it might be time to revisit your estate plan. If you have money in a traditional IRA, you might consider a Roth IRA conversion.

Identifying the beneficiaries for your retirement accounts might feel daunting, but it's actually simple. Get tips from TD Ameritrade about ways to protect your assets, beneficiary types, and updating forms to help simplify the process.

As a freelancer, being fully committed to your business doesn’t mean you should ignore saving for retirement. Learn about self-employed retirement plans.

If you work for a public service organization or government, you might be eligible for a special kind of retirement plan. Here’s what you need to know about the 457(b) versus 403(b) retirement savings account.

If you’re turning 72 years old and have assets in a traditional IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), you’re subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here are some things to know.

Understand Roth IRA withdrawal rules and how to avoid penalties.

Stuck with an RMD? You don’t have to take it in cash. Here’s what you need to know about in-kind distributions from your IRA to your brokerage account.

The SECURE Act is included in the appropriations bill just passed by Congress. Here’s what you need to know about the changes coming to retirement.

There are several retirement myths that could lead to mistakes in your retirement planning. Don't risk sabotaging your retirement by accepting these myths as truth.

Can I contribute to a 401(k) and a traditional or Roth IRA? Many people have more than one retirement account. Maximize your retirement savings by understanding how you can contribute to multiple tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

Actively trading in an IRA may be a way for some people to attempt to manage risk and potentially increase their income stream in retirement—while enjoying certain tax-deferred benefits.

Your HSA can be used during retirement. Learning about contribution limits, withdrawal rules and tax implications can help you be strategic in deciding how your HSA might fit into retirement planning.

College graduation can be an exciting time, but paying for college debt and the newfound independence can be financially and emotionally overwhelming.

Interested in contributing to a Roth IRA? The limits have increased for 2019. Here’s what you need to know about Roth IRA limits.

A self-directed IRA means you're in charge of asset selection and management, so it’s important to understand your choices.

Seniors are returning to the classroom to continue their education and skills for a more fulfilling and meaningful retirement.

Freelance work can offer advantages like flexibility, but it also comes with more financial risk and uncertainty. Consider tax-advantaged retirement accounts to help combat some of the financial negatives of freelancing.

A will, a living trust, and the power of attorney are all factors to consider in developing an estate plan that can minimize taxes.

Trying to figure out what to do with an old retirement plan? Consider a rollover IRA.

Temporarily protect your retirement against volatility risk. Here are some retirement- planning strategies.

Nearing retirement and getting ready for tax season? Here are some things to think about as the new year begins.

Retirement planning can be a daunting task. These four steps can help break the process down into manageable steps.

Learn about the available choices on what to do with a 401(k) held at with a former employer.

Retirement planning is no small task. As life spans increase, you may have to add caring for your aging parents to your own list of retirement concerns.

How can maxing your IRA contributions help you in the coming tax season?

Asset dislocation—liquidating or selling the assets in your retirement accounts—involves tax planning and budgeting, among other things. Are you ready?

Like generations before them, millennials want to be financially secure. Learn six saving and investing strategies that can help you pursue your goals.

Today's workers face many challenges in their pursuit of a secure retirement. Learn what those challenges are and the benefits of using workplace retirements plans, such as 401(k)s, and IRAs to help close the retirement savings gap.

Publicly traded or private partnerships within the IRA can create UBTI or unrelated business taxable income. Learn how to report this information when filing taxes.

What is a tax refund and how do I get as big a one as possible? Learn the most commonly missed refund tips and tricks from TD Ameritrade.

Do I have enough to retire? Retirement planning can weigh heavily, but it doesn't need to. Follow these retirement savings guidelines to help ensure that your 401(k) and IRA contributions are maximized. Learn more with TD Ameritrade.

If options and other derivatives are a part of your portfolio, you should learn about the nuances of taxes on options trading, from the Ticker Tape by TD Ameritrade.

Some pros say your early investing years are among the most critical, including whether you set up a 401(k). Learn how to work toward your financial goals.

When planning your estate allocation, a straight-even division might not be the most appropriate where there are special needs.

Today’s workers are expected to change jobs a number of times. Understand the implications of cashing out your 401k and get informed about the alternatives av

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) excess contribution mistake can be reversed by calculating net income attributable (NIA). Here’s how to calculate your fix.

If your IRA’s gotten too plump to please Uncle Sam, don’t fear. Removal of excess contributions (ROE) can help, if you respect deadlines and calculate the net income attributable (NIA).

Switching jobs and looking to save for retirement? Figuring out how much to save, avoiding high fees, and using tools and calculators can help remove the gues

Inherited IRAs may be simple exchanges for spouses, but require a little more work for those family members and friends who aren’t.

Use the final months of the year for retirement account tune-ups, including automated steps that can help you avoid penalty risk.

The DOL has decided to allow trading options in IRAs—learn more about strategies that can be used to manage risk and potentially generate income.

Before getting settled into your new job, think about what to do with your 401(k). Should you leave it alone, join a new plan, or roll over to an IRA?

It’s important to know how tax rules differ in retirement, when your income is typically lower.

What if you get a pay hike? Use it to go down a better path for the future and stash it away. Here’s how.

Don’t get caught flat-footed when it comes to year-end tax and investing moves.

After years of contributing to your IRA, making withdrawals can take some getting used to. We’ve gathered some possible alternatives to help you manage your mandatory withdrawals.

Didn’t move your 401(k) when you moved jobs? From rollovers to reaping the benefits of company stock, learn ways you can incorporate your old 401(k) into your new life.

After rule changes, deferred income annuities known as Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs) offer delayed income payments as late as age 85 for IRAs.

Working in retirement can stretch your budget and your mind. But there are tax, IRA withdrawal, and Social Security benefits to consider.

With IRAs, plenty of stop signs tell you what you can and can’t do with options. Are there workarounds?

As new IRS rules on IRA rollover distributions take effect in 2015, it’s important investors understand the implications for taxes and retirement planning.

The Motley Fool details four big mistakes that could devastate your finances.