Roth IRA fact No. 1: The Roth IRA is relatively new Your grandparents probably couldn't have saved for retirement with a Roth IRA -- though it's much more likely that they had or have pension income ...

Whether you opened a Roth IRA years ago or have had your eye on one, you probably have a sense of what a great investment vehicle it is. A Roth IRA allows you to contribute money you've already paid ...

Unlike with traditional IRAs, Roths do not provide tax savings, so anyone converting such funds to a Roth must pay federal income taxes on the amount converted.

Uncover 10 common myths about traditional IRAs to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your retirement savings effectively.

Given the number of rules surrounding Roth IRAs, sometimes it may be hard to separate fact from fiction. Roth IRAs aren't just for young workers. Regardless of age, a Roth can benefit anyone's ...

Plus, what to know about Roth conversions.

When you try to oversimplify tax matters, you often commit inaccuracies. I've found plenty, from slight to gross, in the nearly incessant media commentary about Roth IRA conversions. No wonder readers ...

Roth IRAs have more flexibility than a 401(k) account. Roth IRAs can be held for life and passed on to a beneficiary. High earners can open a Roth IRA using the backdoor method. Don't let these myths ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Empowering smarter money moves. For retirement savers, particularly those older than 50, you should evaluate ways to reach the ...

Over the years, several states have developed automatic enrollment retirement plans. While the terms vary from state to state, most programs require that employers automatically enroll their employees ...