Tag Archive: Roth

Jun 04

Which is Better: A Traditional or Roth IRA?

When it comes to putting money away for retirement, there are always a lot of questions. How much will I need to live comfortably (or simply to pay the bills)? How much do I need to invest each year to achieve my target balance? Where do I invest the money? For most people, the first …

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Apr 19

How To Open An IRA On A Shoestring Budget

A friend of mine recently asked me about how to get started with opening an IRA since his employer doesn’t offer a 401k. The tricky part of his situation, though, is that he is making minimum wage and said he can only set aside $500 a year. First, I’d like to applaud his efforts to …

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