Articles On Retirement

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What Is a Self-Directed IRA?: How They Work

What Is a Self-Directed IRA? A self-directed IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement plan that enables the account owner to make all investment decisions. The main difference between an SDIRA and...

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Backdoor Roth IRA: What It Is and How It Works

What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? A backdoor Roth IRA isn’t a special type of account. It’s simply a legal method for high income earners to access Roth benefits despite earning too...

What Should You Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire?

What Should You Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire?

As older workers approach retirement, one big question looms: What should you do with your 401(k) once you retire? You generally have two options: You can roll over your retirement...