Considering a gold IRA? Learn the pros, cons, fees and risks, plus how gold compares with cash and physical gold for retirement savings.

The typical IRA balance for people in their 50s might surprise you. Here's what the latest data shows—and what it means for your retirement plan.

Are gold IRAs safe for retirement savings? Learn how they work, what protections exist, the risks involved and how to avoid common scams.

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For a vehicle with an annual contribution limit of just $7,500 ($8,600 for those over 50), investors sure have a lot riding on IRAs. Assets across all IRA accounts rang in at $18 trillion as of ...

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Ideally, you'd approach retirement savings from multiple angles.

Picking investments for a Roth IRA requires looking at several factors. Here’s why certain types of REITs and mutual funds may help a Roth account. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...

Like traditional and Roth IRAs, gold IRAs are tax-advantaged retirement accounts with annual contribution limits and early withdrawal penalties. But rather than stock and bonds, they're invested in ...

Since 2023, most retirees must take required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from pretax retirement accounts at age 73. However, RMDs don't apply to Roth individual retirement accounts while the owner ...

Investing can help children learn about growing wealth and setting aside money for short- and long-term goals. Deciding with them what their goal is — investing for a college education, retirement or ...