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A Gold IRA is a special retirement account that allows you to invest in gold bullion and coins — here's how it works
A Gold IRA is a self-directed retirement account allowed to hold physical precious metals, unlike s…
Jean Folger
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A self-directed IRA gives you control over a greater choice of investment options, but it also means more responsibility and risks
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) can invest in assets that are off-limits to regular IRAs. You directly …
Jean Folger
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Understanding the key differences between an IRA and a 401(k)
When it comes to 401(k) plans and IRAs, neither option is better in general, but depending on the f…
Choncé Maddox
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Here are 5 steps to opening an IRA to start saving for retirement
You can open an IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, via several kinds of institutions, including…
Aly J. Yale
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A guide to IRAs: Tax-advantaged investing accounts that help you save for retirement
An IRA is a kind of retirement account for individuals. There are several types of IRAs to choose f…
Aly J. Yale
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3 steps to start building your own retirement plan
Experts recommend planning for retirement as early as possible. These 4 steps can help guide you to…
Alexander Webb
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What is the Roth IRA 5-year rule? Important guidelines for withdrawing IRA earnings
The Roth IRA 5-year rule applies in three situations: withdrawing account earnings, converting a tr…
Janet Berry-Johnson
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How to open a Roth IRA in 3 steps to start saving for retirement
To open a Roth IRA, you'll need to choose your investing strategy, institution and contribution sch…
Aly J. Yale
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Warren Buffett's deputy explained how he snowballed his retirement account from $70,000 into $264 million, how he shrugs off losses, and how people can save a fortune
Ted Weschler advised investors to start saving early, maximize their employer matches, invest only …
Theron Mohamed
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9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
IRAs were designed as a tax advantaged way to encourage individuals to save for retirement. You can…
Walecia Konrad
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A bitcoin IRA lets you profit from the cryptocurrency's potential gains in a tax-advantaged way
A bitcoin IRA is a self-directed individual retirement account allowed to hold cryptocurrencies. Th…
Leslie Quander Wooldridge
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Opening a Roth IRA for your kids offers investment options, tax-free growth, and a great lesson in how to save
A Roth IRA for kids can help young wage-earners save for retirement, a first home, or their educati…
Jean Folger
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Warren Buffett's deputy grew his retirement account from $70,000 to $264 million in 29 years, ProPublica reports
Ted Weschler said his massive Roth IRA was a "function of careful stock selection, exceptional luck…
Theron Mohamed
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What is a rollover IRA? How to transfer funds from your 401(k) to an IRA and avoid taxes
A rollover IRA is an account that can accept funds from a 401(k) or other employer retirement plan,…
Jean Folger
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How to get a tax ID number if you're self-employed or have a small business
This includes your business name and business address, as well as what type of legal structure your…
Cheryl Lock
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I'm a self-made millionaire and the biggest money mistake I've made isn't anything I did - it's what I didn't do
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the Personal Finance Insider team. We occasionally highl…
Jeff Rose
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I was laid off and forced to retire in my 50s. I wish I'd started planning sooner, but my investment portfolio helped — and life is good.
A veteran was laid off and forced to retire in his 50s. He and his wife made several strategic move…
Chris Mott
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Elon Musk has a lot to gain if Trump wins. A Harris presidency is more uncertain.
Under Trump, Elon Musk could see lighter regulations and a friendlier administration.
Ana Altchek
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I'm on track to retire at 45. I started my career earning only $26,000 and followed this 4-phase plan.
Annie Cole expects her investment accounts to grow to $1.6 million over the next 10 years, giving h…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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Robinhood vs. SoFi Invest: Which is best?
Robinhood and SoFi Invest are low-fee investment apps offering a 1% IRA match on eligible deposits.…