New IRS rules for inherited IRAs became effective last year. Pay attention to avoid a 25% penalty and a "tax bomb".

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.

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on IRAs ...

For seniors heading toward retirement, one of the most important conversations they can have with their advisor is about whether it makes sense to convert their traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. The ...

Retirement planners can relax on one point, according to IRA specialist Ed Slott: The Roth IRA is not going away. Slott, an IRA consultant and president of Ed Slott and Company, told advisors at his ...

The type of IRA one chooses has major tax and estate planning implications. In a previous article, I looked at the advantages of Self-Directed IRAs, noting that they are best suited for risk-tolerant, ...

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 ...

Most people I talk to haven’t been educated on the difference between Roth IRA vs Taxable Account vs IRA. This is especially true with taxable accounts. Many investors are only familiar with the “tax ...