Individual Retirement Accounts – Page 2

The $25 Trillion System of Retirement Savings Needs Fixing

Fifty years after Congress passed a landmark retirement law, 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts enrich mostly higher-income households. Here are five ways they can be improved.

By Mark Miller

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What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired

Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.

By Mark Miller

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Labor Department Proposes New Fiduciary Rule to Protect Investors

The Labor Department’s latest push for a new fiduciary rule would protect investors’ retirement savings and require financial services providers to change.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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What You Need to Know for the 2024 Tax Season

There are tax breaks for electric car purchases, SALT workarounds, benefits for retirees and a new system for eligible taxpayers to file their returns.

By Tara Siegel Bernard