It’s important to start saving early for retirement. The good news is, even if you already have a 401(k) at work, you can give your savings a boost with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). An IRA, which combines the benefits of compound interest and tax savings, is available to anyone who earns a taxable income. You can open an IRA at virtually any financial institution, including your bank, and opening fees are typically lower than other investment accounts.
While opening an IRA is relatively easy, figuring out what type is best for you can be confusing.
There are two types of IRAs-traditional and Roth. With a traditional IRA, your earnings are taxed when you start making withdrawals, and you generally incur a penalty if you withdraw money before age 591/2. With a Roth IRA, you can withdraw your earnings tax-free after age 591/2 as long as you’ve had the account for at least five years. In other words, earnings from a traditional IRA are tax deferred, while Roth IRA earnings are tax exempt.
Another important difference is that you must begin taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA at age 701/2. There is no mandatory distribution age...
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