Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of the most popular ways for Americans to save for retirement. That's because IRAs and Roth IRAs alike provide a tax-advantaged home for your investments.

The IRA is a cornerstone for many, allowing you to build a nest egg with investments that fit your risk profile. You pick the financial institution; you manage the investments. In other words, it’s ...

Roth and traditional IRAs can be powerful retirement savings tools, but where you open an IRA really matters. Millions of Americans use online discount brokers to house their IRA, taking advantage of ...