In the showdown of IRA vs. 401(k), which wins? That depends on your retirement savings needs. Just because you have access to ...

Higher contribution limits mean you can grow your retirement nest egg faster. Here's how to save the right way and the top ...

Contributions to an IRA are not taken directly from your paycheck as with a 401(k). The maximum amount you can contribute to an IRA in 2026 is $7,500, or $8,600 if you're 50 or older. Deciding which ...

If you're already contributing to your 401(k), you may think you've checked off the retirement-saving box. But you can keep building your nest egg — and protecting it — by adding an IRA. You gain ...

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Be sure you understand the tax consequences before making the change Cathy Pareto, MBA and CFP®, is the founder and president of Cathy Pareto & Associates Inc. For more than twenty years, Cathy has ...

A major part of retirement planning is choosing which type(s) of retirement accounts you want to use to hold your savings and investments. If you're self-employed, either a solo 401(k) plan or ...