One of the most common retirement questions people face is also one of the most confusing. As you build your retirement savings, should you contribute to a pre-tax account like a 401(k) or IRA, or put ...

Converting money from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA means paying taxes up front in exchange for tax-free withdrawals later. And in some situations, that makes sense. If you're going to ...

Part of a series of articles to help you open a Roth IRA and invest for retirement Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and ...

Is it better to make after-tax Roth 401(k) contributions or save before-tax in a traditional 401(k)? The answer varies depending on the taxpayer. While individuals with higher incomes might not ...

If you’re still contributing to your 401(k) the same way you were five years ago—same percentage, same tax treatment—you may be leaving opportunity (or flexibility) on the table. In 2026, contribution ...

Carol explained that she had rolled a 401(k) from a former job into a traditional IRA. Later, she began contributing to that IRA with after-tax money — without realizing that, unlike a Roth IRA, she ...

How do I know which of my investments are better off in my IRA, Roth IRA or brokerage account? -Peter It’s great that you’re considering this – many people overlook the importance of where to hold dif ...