IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
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Backdoor Roth IRAs: Help Your Kids Keep More of Their Inheritance
Converting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate planning tool that gives heirs tax-free income in retirement. It can help you, too.
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
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Will Taxes Shred Your 401(k) or IRA During Your Retirement? It's Very Likely
Conventional wisdom dictates that you save in a 401(k) now and pay taxes later, but turning that rule on its head could leave you far better off. A financial planner explains why.
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6 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings
Don't let a shaky economy and volatile market derail your retirement. These moves will help ensure your money lasts as long as you do.
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IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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Your State Wants to Help You Save for Retirement. Here's How
Maximize your side hustle by saving for retirement through a state auto-IRA. You might even get matching funds from a federal program in 2027.
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
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