There are a handful of retirement accounts to choose from, with the most popular being a 401 (k). It's usually what comes to ...

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one of the most powerful personal retirement tools in 2026 — offering either ...

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of savings account that offers tax benefits for retirement savings in the ...

Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool ...

If you withdraw money from your traditional IRA before age 59½, you will likely have to pay a 10% penalty on top of regular ...

January is a great time to start working toward your financial goals. If you’re looking to start investing, the first step is to open an investment account. But which kind of account is right for you?

Discover how to avoid costly mistakes with traditional IRAs and maximize your retirement savings with these expert tips on ...

A little bit of knowledge and planning can go a long way toward helping you build a nest egg for your retirement. One great way to start building that nest egg is with an IRA -- a tax-advantaged ...

Choosing between investing in a 401(k), IRA or taxable account comes down to your financial goals, risk tolerance and financial situation. Determining whether you should max out your 401(k) before ...

“It’s best to use Roth accounts when you have a long time horizon or are in a low tax bracket,” said Scott Meyer, wealth manager and partner at Merit Financial Advisors. “The reason is if you are ...

Retirees with an IRA, 401 (k), or other type of account likely know that the IRS has had a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD ...

There are some restrictions on Roth IRA accounts that might make it a bad choice for retirement. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor ...