IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
401(k) Warning: Don't Confuse 'After-Tax' With Roth
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesWhen a 401(k) account contains both pre- and after-tax dollars, the pro rata rule applies to distributions.
June 27, 2025
7 Ways to Tap Retirement Funds Early (With Minimal Penalties)Withdrawing retirement plan assets before age 59.5 is neither illegal nor necessarily an inherently bad financial move.
June 18, 2025
8 Flaws to Watch For in IRA Conversion ToolsThe designer of a new Roth conversion analyzer says existing tools fall far short of their intended purpose.
June 18, 2025
Trust as IRA Beneficiary? Avoid These MistakesThis structrure increases the complexities already in place when IRA funds pass upon the original account owner’s death.
June 11, 2025
IRAs Could Soon Help Pay for Long-Term Care InsuranceLife insurers want the IRS to issue the regs they need to implement a Secure 2.0 provision.
June 09, 2025
Reject an Inheritance? Not Always a Bad IdeaIn certain cases, this strategy can reduce the share of the estate lost to taxes or court judgments.
June 05, 2025
This Simple Mistake Turns an Inherited IRA Into a Tax BombBeneficiaries often overlook one step, inadvertently causing the entire account balance to become currently taxable.
June 04, 2025
Number of 401(k) Millionaires Drops Nearly 5%The market downturn in the first quarter substantially reduced that cohort on Fidelity’s platform.