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Estate Planning With a Roth IRA; Congress probably didn't plan it this way, but it's one of the best estate-planning tools around. SmartMoney.com

When it comes to saving for retirement, many investors already know how well the Roth IRA fends off Uncle Sam. But what they may not realize is that it's equally effective as an estate-planning tool. Seniors who convert a regular IRA into a ...
Understanding the Roth 401(k); This nifty retirement-savings option might be right for you. Here are the details. SmartMoney.com

As the name suggests, a Roth 401(k) combines features of the traditional 401(k) with those of the Roth IRA. It's offered by employers like a regular 401(k) plan, but as with a Roth IRA, contributions are made with after-tax dollars. While ...
Inheriting Uncle Henry's IRA; Tax rules are tricky when inheriting an IRA from someone other than your spouse. SmartMoney.com

IN A RELATED ARTICLE , I explained how the IRA minimum withdrawal rules affect spouses who inherit their husband's or wife's IRA. But what if you inherit your Uncle Henry's IRA, or any IRA that belonged to someone other than your spouse? ...
IRAs for Kids? We know the iPod beckons, but kids who put a little of their summer earnings in an IRA make out well down the road. SmartMoney.com

Hey kids! Want a neat-o idea for how to use your summer job money? How about opening an Individual Retirement Account? I know you might be more interested in having a little spending cash for the weekends or saving for a car. But saving for ...
Rolling Over Retirement Accounts; Mess up your rollover and you could face a 10% early withdrawal penalty. Here's how to do it right. SmartMoney.com

Chances are you'll have to roll over a retirement account at least once in your lifetime. Most likely, it will be when you leave your current employer and take your 401(k) with you. Or, you may be eligible to roll over your current IRA into ...
The Grapes of Roth WSJ Blogs

A new academic study finds that, literally, smarter investors prefer Roth IRAs to traditional individual retirement accounts. Contributions to Roth IRAs are not tax-deductible, but withdrawals in retirement generally are tax-free - and there ...
Spousal IRAs; The details on IRAs for stay-at-home spouses. SmartMoney.com

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or just taking some time off from work doesn't mean you should take a break from saving for retirement. And thanks to more generous federal guidelines, it's easier than ever to keep that nest egg growing. ...
Choosing Between an IRA and a 401(k) WSJ Blogs

We just noticed a great flow chart from T. Rowe Price Group designed to help savers prioritize contributions to their retirement accounts. The chart uses three questions. First, do Roth contributions makes sense for your situation? (The ...
Romney's Unorthodox IRA WSJ.com

Like many Americans, Mitt Romney has an individual retirement account. Unlike most Americans, Mr. Romney has between $20.7 million and $101.6 million in it, a big chunk of his fortune.
More Changes to Tax Form 1040; Part 2 of the Tax Guy's rundown on the changes that kick in with your 2011 return. SmartMoney.com

Any day now, you'll receive your 2011 W-2 and 1099s. That's the official signal to begin thinking about last year's tax return. Before actually getting to work, you should be aware of some key changes. Here's the second installment of our ...
Your Other Tax-Advantaged Options; Here's a breakdown of how each option works. SmartMoney.com

There's more to planning for your retirement than just settling for whatever your employer has to offer. After all, your company's plan may not be robust enough to support you as you'd like in retirement. Or maybe your employer doesn't ...
Financing Your Future; How to Make Your Nest Egg Last Longer; When it comes time to tap savings, use the tax code to your advantage WSJ.com

You probably know the conventional wisdom: When spending retirement savings, drain taxable accounts first, to give the money in tax-deferred 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts more time to grow, and leave tax-free Roth IRAs for ...
Year-End Tax Planning; A little advance planning will almost always help you reduce the taxes you owe. SmartMoney.com

WE KNOW it doesn't sound like fun. But trust us. A little advance planning will almost always help you reduce the taxes you owe. Here are some maneuvers that are especially useful come year's end.
Ask Next; Paying Taxes on IRAs; Taking distributions, Social Security survivors, and helping grandkids save WSJ.com

I am 78 and have been taking minimum distributions from my IRA. I use TurboTax and haven't encountered a provision to separately account for the after-tax contributions I've made. As far as I can tell, I am paying full tax on my ...
Survivors' Biggest Mistakes; Widows and Widowers Often Lose Money Needlessly; the IRA Rollover Penalty WSJ.com

A larger share of people's savings is winding up in IRAs—even as estate-tax rules are getting trickier and the markets are growing more volatile.

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