You Can Tap an IRA Penalty-Free to Buy a Home. Here's Why You Shouldn't.

First, if you're struggling to save for a home, to the point where you need your IRA to fund your down payment, you risk ...

The Roth IRA advantage: 10 things every saver needs to understand

A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement, as the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you can withdraw the money tax-free.
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The Stretch IRA Disappeared in 2020 and Most Heirs Still Don’t Know It

If you’re expecting to inherit an IRA from a parent or other relative, the distribution rules have fundamentally changed in ...

Should You Tap Your Roth IRA, 401(k), or Money-Market Account for Big Home Repairs?

Many big home repairs can’t wait, but your retirement also needs protection. Learn if and when to use cash, a money‑market ...
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Withdrawing Early From Your IRA? Here's Why That's a Pricey Move.

If you take money out of your IRA early, you'll get hit with a hefty penalty. You also lose out on the returns any withdrawn funds would have generated in the future. You should try to avoid early ...

Retirement and health account funds can be used for surprising things without a penalty

Ostensibly created to help people save for retirement (IRAs, 401ks), health care (HSAs, FSAs) and college (529s), most of those alphabet-soup accounts are tailor-made for tax avoidance. Roth IRAs are ...

I inherited my mom’s IRA and still need to take $10K in required minimum distributions in 2026, but there’s no cash. What do I liquidate?

The death of a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of inherited accounts.