Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

Both a 401(k) and IRA offer tax-deferred retirement savings options. The 401(k) has two key advantages over an IRA that could ...

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RMDs: Beginning at age73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later), you must begin taking RMDs from your 401 (k), even if you don't need the funds to cover bills. It's at that time that you'll owe ...

The Roth IRA is an Individual Retirement Account created in the United States in 1997. Unlike the Traditional IRA, which ...

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A 401 (k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that allows employees to save a portion of their salary, usually on a ...

Roth IRAs can be an attractive addition to your portfolio, but boy, are they surrounded by rules and regulations. It's easy ...

What to consider when choosing between a Roth IRA and a 401(k). There's no rule saying you can't invest in both.

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Now you have choices for finding a home for your retirement savings. Anyone with earned income can contribute to a traditional IRA. And based on how much you earn, a Roth IRA may be an option, too. If ...