Roth IRA

Definition

An individual retirement account that offers tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

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Roth vs Traditional 401k

You contribute after-tax dollars today. Since you've already paid taxes, you never pay them again (as long as you follow the rules). This is ideal if you expect your tax rate to be higher in retirement.

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