An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged personal savings plan designed to help individuals save money for retirement. These accounts offer tax benefits, such as tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals, depending on the type of IRA chosen. Unlike employer-sponsored 401(k)s, individuals typically open and manage IRAs on their own at a financial institution like a bank or brokerage. Anyone with earned income can open an IRA, even if they already have a workplace retirement plan.
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged personal savings plan designed to help individuals save money for retirement. These accounts offer tax benefits, such as tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals, depending on the type of IRA chosen. Unlike employer-sponsored 401(k)s, individuals typically open and manage IRAs on their own at a financial institution like a bank or brokerage. Anyone with earned income can open an IRA, even if they already have a workplace retirement plan.
Ahh, thank you for taking the time to explain.
Are there two options, by any chance? Provisional? Official?
pre-tax “traditional” and post-tax “Roth”, named after a politician that pushed retirement tax laws 30-40 years ago
And depending on where you plan to retire (amongst other factors) influences which you choose to contribute to.
Remember kids, index funds in your IRA/401k are your friend. Stay away from mutual funds.