Roth IRA

All retirement accounts except Roth IRAs have RMDs. Interestingly, Roth 401(k)s, though they are taxed in the same way as Roth IRAs, do have RMDs. But you can get around that requirement by rolling your Roth 401(k) funds over into a Roth IRA before you turn 72.For most people, RMDs won't be much of a problem. You'll probably need to withdraw more from your retirement accounts … [Read more...] about 3 Potential Retirement Surprises You’ll Want to Get Ahead Of | Personal Finance

PImage: John Lamparski/Getty ImagesLast week, ProPublica published an investigation about how venture capital billionaire Peter Thiel has managed to turn a $2,000 initial investment into a $5 billion fortune inside of a Roth IRA, a type of retirement account that allows money to grow tax free, meaning he will never pay taxes on his investment gains. The tactic used by Thiel is … [Read more...] about Peter Thiel’s $5 Billion Roth IRA Tax Haven Is the Hottest New Investing Tip

Life doesn't stop throwing you curveballs once you retire, and unfortunately, a lot of the ones that catch seniors off guard hit them right in their wallets. While some expenses truly are unpredictable, you can save yourself a lot of headaches by planning for these three retirement "surprises." 1. Medical expenses There's no way to know exactly how much you'll spend on medical … [Read more...] about 3 Potential Retirement Surprises You’ll Want to Get Ahead Of

Clark believes it's essential that teenagers work starting at 15. Every dollar they DON'T spend, they can put into a Roth IRA (with a parental match if possible). Teaching deferred gratification gets youths in the habit of saving money to build for the future. / The summer is prime wedding season, and with so much pent-up demand, weddings are back – in a different form. Why … [Read more...] about 06.30.21 Working Teens & Roth IRAs / How much should you spend on your wedding? – Action News Jax

The trove of IRS records recently uncovered by ProPublica has confirmed what many have always suspected: Billionaires often enjoy a substantially lower tax rate than the average American.They do that by claiming losses and deductions that reduce their taxable income and by holding much of their wealth in investments, which often aren’t taxed on an annual basis. The … [Read more...] about Roth IRA not just for ultra-wealthy