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5 year rule
JaiyaJanuary 15, 2025
The 5-Year Rule Of A Roth IRA, Roth 401k, And Roth Solo 401k

The five year rule determines when withdrawals from Roth retirement accounts may be treated as tax-free and penalty-free. It applies to Roth IRA, Roth 401k, and Roth Solo 401k, but the rule works differently for each account type. That difference can create confusion for many savers. Rollovers and conversions may also affect when the five year clock [...]

IRA
Jess CatorcJanuary 13, 2025
Comparing IRAs: SEP vs Roth vs Traditional

There are many different kinds of IRAs, each with its own set of rules and benefits. A Traditional IRA and Roth IRA are the most similar. They have the same contribution limits and eligibility rules, but only really differ in when and how they get taxed. A SEP IRA is actually closer in function to [...]

JaiyaJanuary 13, 2025
What Can I Invest In With a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that lets you contribute post-tax dollars (income you’ve already paid taxes on) in return for tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Money in your Roth IRA can get invested in a variety of traditional assets, and even alternative assets if you choose to open a self-directed Roth IRA. [...]

IRA
Jess CatorcJanuary 13, 2025
How To Buy Real Estate With a Roth IRA

Investing in real estate with a Roth IRA is possible (and completely legal). However, you need a special kind of Roth IRA, the self-directed IRA (SDIRA). While your investment options are limited to only traditional assets with a regular IRA, a self-directed Roth IRA opens the door to alternative assets like crypto, NFTs, private equity, precious [...]

JaiyaJanuary 10, 2025
How To Invest In Crypto with a Roth IRA

Investing in crypto through a Roth IRA is possible, but usually not through a regular Roth IRA that you find at major banks and institutions. You’ll have to find a special type of Roth IRA known as a self-directed Roth IRA. [...]

IRA
JaiyaJanuary 10, 2025
How To Invest In NFTs With An IRA: Is It Allowed?

For the past several years, investing in NFTs through a retirement plan has been somewhat of a gray area. The reason is that the IRS has never officially clarified whether they were considered an asset or a collectible, which would not be allowed as an investable asset class in a retirement plan. Still, because the [...]

JaiyaJanuary 10, 2025
The Best Roth IRAs for 2025

A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that could be a powerful vehicle to save for your retirement. Contributions are made with post-tax income (money you’ve already paid income taxes on), but your withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free, no matter how large the gains. A Roth IRA is also one of the most accessible [...]