IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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Backdoor Roth IRAs: Leave Your Kids a Tax-Free FortuneConverting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate-planning hack that provides heirs with tax-free income in retirement. It can help you, too.
By Adam Shell
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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The 'Take That Uncle Sam' Rule of Retirement SpendingHere's how to reduce your tax bill when you withdraw money in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How IRAs Impact Social SecurityDo your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your Social Security benefits? It depends.
By Tom Taulli
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4 Reasons to Roll Over Your 401(k) Into an IRA (And 4 Reasons Not To)We tell you when it makes sense to move your 401(k) account to an IRA — and when it’s smart to stay put.
By Sandra Block
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Ask the Tax Editor: Roth IRAs and the Five-Year RuleAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on Roth IRAs and the five-year rule, including contributions and conversions.
By Joy Taylor
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How to Turn Your Teen's Summer Paycheck Into a $1M Nest EggLearn how to help your teen open a custodial Roth IRA and turn their summer paycheck into decades of tax-free growth.
By Kimberly Lankford
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The $9 Trillion Shift: Why Your Retirement is Less Safe in an IRA and How to Protect ItIRAs now hold a $9 trillion surplus over 401(k)s, largely due to rollovers. Learn how to secure your retirement savings against legal risks and hidden fees.
By Donna LeValley
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Tending to Your Estate Plan? Give Your IRA Some Love, TooIRAs form an important part of your estate plan. Give yours some attention so they work in harmony and ensure your wishes will be carried out as you intend.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
