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A certified financial planner breaks down barriers employees face in accessing retirement plans and saving enough.

In this piece, we’ll check in on a case of a 20-something-year-old individual who took to the r/MiddleClassFinance subreddit ...

While rolling a 401(k) account into an IRA is a logical decision, finance experts point out some of the drawbacks to making ...

If you don’t need the money right away, keeping your money in the 529 plan until the market recovers and you can recoup your losses is a good option, says Autumn Knutson, founder of Tulsa, ...

Not all money in a Roth Thrift Savings Plan account is automatically tax-free, and there are several things to consider before making a withdrawal to avoid tax and other penalties.

Both a Roth IRA and a 529 Plan are valid ways to save for a college education. Each has unique benefits and limitations.

And based on how much you earn, a Roth IRA may be an option, too. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, you may decide to sign up for ... you might have to cut back on other bills or scramble to make ...

You can withdraw any contributions and earnings tax-free at retirement, with only one stipulation: five years must have elapsed since your first contribution to a Roth IRA, and the clock starts on ...

What Is a Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? The Roth TSP operates the same as a Roth IRA. Contributions must be made with money that has already been taxed. Once it is invested, it can grow tax-free ...

Don't miss the April 15, 2025 deadline for 2024 IRA contributions, avoid penalties and leverage the 5-year Roth rule.

For 2025, the Roth IRA contribution limit holds steady at the same level as 2024. If you qualify, you can stash away up to $7,000 in your Roth IRA for the year.