507 MG How to Open an IRA—Understand Eligibil...

989. Laura answers a listener's question about choosing a traditional or Roth retirement plan by reviewing the pros and cons of each and a new Roth rule for those over 50.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicem ...  Show more

988. This week, Laura reviews how to use a 1031 exchange to legally defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property. You’ll learn the strict IRS rules for "like-kind" properties, the critical deadlines you must meet, and how to keep 100% of your profits working for ...  Show more

It is not easy to build up retirement savings. And if you're feeling that stress, you’re not alone. Last year, a survey found that 55% of Americans say they feel behind on saving for retirement. That's how today's listener Andy feels. Nicole gives three tips for kickstarting your ...  Show more

Learn retirement savings strategies tailored for self-employed individuals to secure a financially stable future. How can self-employed individuals effectively save for retirement? What tailored retirement plans should freelancers and small business owners consider? NerdWallet’s ...  Show more

028 | In today's podcast we discuss the four different "buckets" available to savers plus an in-depth look at the Roth IRA and the 'Backdoor Roth.' In Today's Podcast we cover: The order of operations for how you should approach the different "buckets" available to you both fo ...

Retirement planning can be complicated when you have so many options to choose from. Do you stick with the Roth IRA, the 401k, the Roth 401k, your employee pension plan, or solely invest in stocks and real estate? With all these different types of accounts and their numerous bene ...  Show more