ROTH IRA's are growing in popularity among younger generations who are using this retirement tool in addition to a ...

Many brokerage firms offer custodial Roth IRAs, meaning a parent manages the account until the child turns 18 or 21 (depending on the state). Once the account is open, they can invest in something ...

The Roth IRA is one of the most popular ways to save for retirement, but not everyone can make direct contributions to a Roth ...

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This same rule applies to anyone in your household, so a parent and child cannot hold a joint Roth IRA. One thing to remember is that if you file a joint tax return with your spouse, your combined ...

Is there a time I should start withdrawing from a Roth IRA or should I just leave it for my heirs? When inheriting a Roth, ...

The Backdoor Roth IRA is a valuable retirement savings tool for high-income earners looking to maximize tax-free retirement income. By following the proper steps, avoiding the pro-rata rule, and ...

There are no required minimum distributions for a Roth IRA owner during their lifetime ... you make a good point there because people are raising kids, paying off mortgages, have all these ...

When our kids started working, we made a deal with them. We wanted to help them get a good financial head start, so we opened Roth IRAs for them. We also worked out a plan to help them contribute ...

The author (not pictured) and her husband helped their four kids contribute to Roth IRAs, which gave them a financial safety net.Getty Images When our kids started working, we made a deal with them.