Brendan Byrnes is the Managing Director at Motley Fool Money, where he leads business strategy and editorial operations. Since joining The Motley Fool in 2011, he has written hundreds of articles, ...

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You can convert money from a traditional IRA to a Roth via a "backdoor" conversion. This can help high earners fund Roth IRAs ...

Key takeaways IRAs are a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. You can open an account even if you’re also investing ...

The premise seems compelling enough. Forego a tax break that may or may not do you much good right now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals in the future -- when your tax rates might be higher.

Discover smart investments for Roth IRAs, avoid prohibited transactions, and understand contribution limits for optimizing ...

Traditional and Roth IRAs are both tax-advantaged accounts that you can use to save for retirement. While you are typically allowed to contribute to both each year (depending on income), there is a ...

For many of us, retirement may seem far away. However, if you ask people who have already retired, many of them will tell you just how fast it can creep up on you. That's why it's important to begin ...

Currently Managing Director of Motley Fool Money, Brendan has worked full-time for The Motley Fool since 2011. He has written hundreds of articles for The Motley Fool and provided analysis on TV ...