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).

5 Ways to Protect and Grow Your Retirement

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Saving and planning for retirement starts early and should be a continuous process, right through your entire career. Here are 5 tips to help.

5 Moves That Young Investors Need to Make

By Richard Band
Here's a handy checklist of steps to take to pay down your debts, protect what you have and start growing your money.

Roth IRAs: The Best Choice for Young Investors

By Dan Wiener and Jeff DeMaso
Although paying taxes on your earnings now rather than later sounds like no fun, it will actually benefit your retirement plans in the long run.

Steer Clear of These 5 Retirement Pitfalls

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The thing about simple mistakes -- they can really add up when you give them 40 or 50 years to fester.

We Live in a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Retirement Era

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Interest.com Managing Editor Mike Sante sits down for a Q&A to discuss the harsh reality facing those planning for retirement -- and what they can do about it.

Turning America’s Retirement Dreams into Nightmares

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
President Obama has proposed setting a cap for IRA and 401k reductions as part of his budget. The idea punishes those earnestly saving for retirement

3 Tax Plans to Make Sooner Than Later

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Now that tax day has come and gone, now's a good time to plan ahead for your 2013 taxes. Here are three things to review.

Rolling Over Your 401k? Easy Peasy!

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Whether you're funding an existing IRA or starting one up, 401k rollovers are an easy process. Just mind the forms.

Higher Contribution Limits Could Make a Big Difference for Retirement

By Dan Wiener
New increases to the amount you can contribute to tax-deferred retirement accounts mean that more of your money can grow each year.

The Roth IRA: Funding Future Generations

By Dan Wiener
If you're looking to send your kids down the path of prosperity, a Roth IRA will do the trick.

Kick-Start Your Kid’s Retirement Fund With a Roth IRA

By Dan Wiener
A Roth IRA puts compound interest to work in a dramatic way if you and your teen start now.
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