Traditional IRA

What's the difference between a 401(k) and a 403(b)? Find out when the 403(b) might work for you.

Income tax may be something most of us take for granted. But how does it work?

Learn about the benefits of traditional and Roth IRAs for kids. Teaching your child early on about these accounts can help them save ahead of time for retirement.

Not everyone has a retirement plan through their employer, but that shouldn’t hold you back. Here are alternative ways to save for retirement without a 401(k).

Wish you could contribute to a Roth IRA, but you're above the income limit? Consider using a backdoor Roth IRA to make it happen.

People change jobs; it’s a fact of the modern workforce. But if you have a 401(k) from your old job, you need to decide what to do with it.

New RMD rules require withdrawing funds from your IRA and 401(k) at 72. If you don’t take the required minimum distribution, you could face a tax penalty.

Understanding the basics of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This is a brief IRA 101 article defining what is an IRA.

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.

A leadership change in the White House could mean a shift in policy priorities, but if you’re a long-term investor, other factors such as earnings, taxes, and interest rates may be larger concerns. Perhaps now’s the time for a post-election portfolio review.

How might the CARES Act impact your retirement accounts? Here’s what you need to know about tax and retirement relief in the time of the coronavirus.

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.

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.

Do you have an old 401(k)? You probably won't find it under the couch cushions. Learn tips on how to find an old 401(k) from a previous employer and what you could do with it once you've found it.

Trading in your retirement account has several potential advantages and disadvantages to consider as you develop your strategy.

If you have both taxable and tax-advantaged accounts and can choose which securities are held in which accounts, here are some ideas to help you decide where to invest.

Ready to invest for retirement? Learn a few simple steps to get a retirement investment portfolio ready for the road.

Learn how Social Security works and how to maximize your benefits and retirement income.

Small business owners and self-employed workers concerned about retirement investing should consider specialized IRA plans.

Are you ready to start estate planning and writing a will? Let's explore several dos and don'ts of the estate planning process.

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

As the year winds down, it’s time to assess your retirement accounts, look at your retirement plan and determine if you should make an annual contribution.

Build your retirement nest egg with an individual retirement account. There are tax advantages of Roth, Traditional, SIMPLE and SEP IRAs.

Tucked into President Obama’s $4 trillion fiscal 2017 budget are initiatives intended to foster employee-sponsored retirement plans. Can these changes help?