IRA Investing

Most Americans dream of saving money until they retire at 65 then live out their remaining years financially secure. One of the best mediums to achieve this goal is through an IRA or individual retirement account. Retirement investing is not necessarily about finding the best yields on stocks; it is about continued growth through stable stocks and increasing dividends.

Some of the best stocks for retirement range from legendary corporations, dividend stocks, and everything in between. A few to note include Microsoft (NYSE:MSFT), AT&T (NYSE:T), and Cisco (NYSE:CSCO).

Looking at Some of the Best Roth IRA Options

Roth IRAs are popular with investors because these accounts allow for tax-free investment growth and tax-free withdrawals when the account holder enters retirement.

Investing Tips for Your Roth IRA

The Roth IRA is a generous gift from the IRS. To maximize its benefits, fill the account with the best investments to garner the greatest rewards.

5 Steps for Starting Up Your New Rollover IRA

Starting a new rollover IRA is relatively simple, but if the steps are not taken carefully, they can turn into costly mistakes.

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA – Which is Better for You?

An IRA is a tax-favored investment account for retirement savings. But, what are the differences between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA?

Retirement Savings: Fixed Annuities vs. Dividend Stocks

Fixed annuities and dividend stocks are both effective methods of generating retirement income, but each has pros and cons you should know about.

Variable Annuities vs. Mutual Funds

Variable annuities and mutual funds are often misunderstood. Knowing their differences may have a significant impact on retirement savings.

Faith in the American Dream Remains High. Good Luck With That

U.S. investors remain cockeyed optimists when it comes to the American Dream. Too bad they are nowhere near being able to attain it.

The Road to Retirement: 401ks, IRAs & More

Retirement planning is constantly evolving. We take a look at the current landscape and go over the various options available to you.

Supercharge These 3 Picks Using an IRA

These are three popular but tax-inefficient holdings that you should consider keeping away from your brokerage account and stowing in your IRA instead.

Traditional IRA or Roth IRA: Which Should You Choose?

Everyone should gear up for retirement with an IRA. However, whether a traditional IRA or Roth IRA is right for you depends on ... well, you.

3 Tax Breaks the Big Guys Use

High-income earners bank significant savings off these three tax breaks, but the 'little guy' can, too.

How to Get Your Retirement Planning in Order

Here are a couple keys to tighten up your retirement planning, including what to do with multiple retirement accounts and where to put your various assets.

How to Retire with a Six-Figure Income

You can learn lessons on how to retire comfortably at any age, and here are some tips from age 20 right through retirement itself.

4 Employee Retirement Plans Worth Considering

It can be difficult to save for retirement if your employer does not offer a 401k plan, but you can still save! These options allow you to plan for the future

4 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings in Your 50s

Planning for retirement is a marathon, and like marathon runners, investors need to pace themselves over time. Here are 4 ways to help that long term planning

A Portfolio To-Do List for January

The start of the new year makes a great time to rebalance your portfolio. Here's a quick list of ideas for how to balance your portfolio the right way.

2 MLP Funds For Your Retirement Planning Portfolio

The rules around holding MLPs in a Roth IRA are pretty cut and dried; instead, look to MLP funds, and in particular these two, for your retirement portfolio

Fidelity Denies Report That Bitcoins Can Be Used in Its IRAs

Fidelity is denying reports that it will allow self-directed IRA clients to invest in SecondMarket's Bitcoin Investment Trust.

Are 401(k)s Without Matching Contributions Worth It?

Making a determination of investing in a 401k that has no matching feature, or putting money instead into an IRA depends on a lot of factors. Here are some tips