Traditional vs. Roth IRA

Tip: Not Quite Anything. IRAs are free to invest in just about anything, except collectibles such as artwork, rugs, antiques, gems, stamps, and coins, for example.Traditional IRAs, which were created in 1974, are owned by roughly 31.1 million U.S. households. And Roth...

9 Facts About Retirement

Tip: 20% of retirees are currently providing financial support to a relative or friend. Source: 2015 Retirement Confidence Survey, EBRIRetirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a...

What Is an Annuity?

Tip: Still Selling Strong. In 2015, investors purchased $236.7 billion in annuity contracts. Most of this capital—$133 billion—went into variable annuities. Source: LIMRA, 2016Individuals hold more than $2.0 trillion in annuity contracts; a tidy sum...

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