Roth IRAs

Market plunges are normal and stocks are likely to recover and earn a positive return over the long term, says an expert.

These retirement vehicles can be less complex and cheaper than alternatives.

While some retirees have seen a substantial increase in spending, many others are enjoying financial freedom.

Mutual funds and ETFs are often created with lopsided or unequal allocations toward certain sectors of the economy, experts warn.

Designating charities as a beneficiary of their retirement accounts is one strategy that can enhance their tax savings.

More than a quarter of women in a recent survey say they are confident they will comfortably retire, while almost a third of men voiced the same confidence.

“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.

Seniors choosing between traditional and Roth IRAs must account for their current and future tax rates.

The spike in the number of older employees in the workplace reflects a trend over the past decade.

Pre-retirees may consider funding a Roth account to take advantage of tax-free compounding and tax-exempt withdrawals in retirement, an expert writes.