Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

April 16, 2009 by  
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iras 3001 Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRAThere are actually 11 different types of IRAs, but the ones we hear the most about are the Traditional and Roth IRAs. Let’s look at them both to understand their differences. Read more

What is the Roth IRA?

February 18, 2009 by  
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roth ira What is the Roth IRA?The Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is a personal retirement savings account providing tax advantages while allowing US citizens to save for retirement.  Named after Senator William Roth of Delaware, the chief legislative sponsor of the bill, the guidelines and parameters went into effect in 1998.  Read more