IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
Treasury Clears Way for Longevity Annuities in 401(k)s, IRAs
By Melanie WaddellThe Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final rules on July 1 to make longevity annuitieswhich provide regular payments that begin at an advanced age and continue throughout the individual's lifeaccessible to the 401(k) and IRA markets.
July 02, 2014
Most Roth IRAs born through contributions, not rolloversContributions are more important to Roth IRA investors, with 71 percent of new Roth IRAs opened only with contributions.
July 01, 2014
Most Roth IRAs Born Through Contributions, Not RolloversA new ICI report compares Roth and traditional IRA holders on a wide range of data.
July 01, 2014
Treasury Clears Way for Longevity Annuities in 401(k)s, IRAsThe Treasury Department and the IRS on Tuesday issued final rules to make longevity annuities accessible to the 401(k) and IRA markets.
May 21, 2014
Roth IRAs Growing Twice as Fast as Traditional IRAs: EBRIThe Roth IRA removes the uncertainty of what future higher tax rates might do to retirement savings, says Ed Slott.
May 12, 2014
Ric Edelman: What’s Wrong With IRAs, 401(k)s, and the Industry That Sells ThemThe outspoken Edelman talks to ThinkAdvisor about how Wall Street preys on investors, the unconventional structure of his practice and why he opposes mutual funds.
May 09, 2014
Why I Don’t Like Roth IRAs: Tax Season Lesson, Part 1During tax season, I focus on the actual cost to the client, including cash flow. Thats one reason I've never liked the Roth IRA.
April 14, 2014
Supreme Court Ponders Changing the Rules on Nonspousal Inherited IRAsIn June, the justices are expected to rule on whether nonspousal inherited IRA funds can be exposed to creditor claims in bankruptcy proceedings.