Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...

Even if you have already chosen an account for retirement savings, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t change your mind about it later. In fact, this is not at all uncommon — and many people see ...

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Many investors within five years or so of retirement have the bulk of their savings in traditional tax-deferred 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts, instead of the after-tax Roth versions of ...

After delaying a rule requiring high-income 401(k) savers aged 50 or older to make catch-up contributions in Roth accounts, the IRS has signaled that it will take effect starting next year. Industry ...

The Roth IRA is one of the most widely held retirement accounts in the United States. According to ICI’s 2024 study, there are an estimated 34.6 million roth accounts today, trailing only the ...

Roth IRA conversions are a hot topic, with an aging population and retirees trying to limit their tax burdens. When you contribute to a traditional individual retirement account, 401(k) or 403(b), ...

Picking investments for a Roth IRA requires looking at several factors. Here’s why certain types of REITs and mutual funds may help a Roth account. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...

The IRS on Monday issued final regulations (T.D. 10033) that address catch-up contributions under a 401(k) or similar retirement plans that are allowed for workers who are at least 50 years old. The ...

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 ...

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