Individual retirement accounts

Small business owners are among the Americans most likely to fall behind on saving for retirement. Investing back into a business is more often a priority for entrepreneurs with any excess cash than investing in a long-term tax-deferred…

Despite fears of outliving savings, most Americans still want to live longer, a study on longevity and retirement shows.Nearly 70% of Americans want to live to age 100, with 29 years as the "ideal length" for retirement, according to an…

Morsa Images | E+ | Getty ImagesSoaring inflation, interest rate hikes and the war in Ukraine have sparked ongoing stock market volatility. But there may be a bright spot: the chance to save money on a Roth conversion.The strategy allows…

If you turned age 72 during the second half of 2021, the deadline for your first annual required withdrawal from retirement accounts is April 1. In many cases, it's the last chance to avoid a hefty penalty.These required minimum…

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is degrading Americans' financial outlook, sparking the desire to save more and postpone investing, according to a survey from MassMutual. But steering clear of stock market volatility may be a mistake,…

If you're considering a Roth conversion, your timing and yearly planning can significantly reduce the tax bite, financial experts say. The popular retirement savings strategy allows higher earners to skirt the income limits for Roth…

DusanManic | iStock | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to handling money, couples have a choice: combine all of their accounts, keep them entirely separate or strive for something in between.But what is normal?About 43% of couples who are married,…

FG Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesVanguard investors have been grappling with partial website outages over the past several days that have blocked some customers from trade confirmations, certain statements and forms.These interruptions may cause…

After last year's pandemic-related restrictions, many Americans are ready to embrace the holidays. But people should also invest a little time to get a jump-start on the upcoming tax season.There are still opportunities to lower tax bills,…

A popular retirement savings tactic is on the chopping block in Congress, and investors are eyeing the strategy before it disappears. But there are other things to consider before making changes, financial experts say.  Currently, investors…