In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

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Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging ...

Learn how to protect and rebuild retirement savings during a job transition, how to stabilize income and how to stay on track for long-term financial goals.

My dad left me 50% ($400,000) of his 457(b) retirement account; he gave my brother 30%, and my two daughters 10% each. My daughters are adults, neither are married and they have no dependents. My ...

If you are looking to put away as much as you can for retirement, you'll probably prefer the 401 (k) option. If you have the ...

Here's how the new IRS inflation adjustments are increasing the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA in the new year.

This type of account offers triple-tax benefits, and is especially useful after you turn 65. And the great part is that you can open it well before retirement age.