You Can Tap an IRA Penalty-Free to Buy a Home. Here's Why You Shouldn't.

First, contributions to a traditional IRA get to go in on a pre-tax basis. That allows you to shield some income from taxes.
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New IRA rules every first-time homebuyer should know going into 2026

When you're buying a home, having your full financial picture in check is important. This includes your retirement and IRA ...
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The Stretch IRA Disappeared in 2020 and Most Heirs Still Don’t Know It

If you’re expecting to inherit an IRA from a parent or other relative, the distribution rules have fundamentally changed in ...

Should You Tap Your Roth IRA, 401(k), or Money-Market Account for Big Home Repairs?

Many big home repairs can’t wait, but your retirement also needs protection. Learn if and when to use cash, a money‑market ...
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Withdrawing Early From Your IRA? Here's Why That's a Pricey Move.

If you take money out of your IRA early, you'll get hit with a hefty penalty. You also lose out on the returns any withdrawn funds would have generated in the future. You should try to avoid early ...

At 68, Tapping a $1.2 Million IRA First Could Cost $45,000 in Forced Withdrawals

At 68, Tom Martinez faces a common retirement puzzle. His $1.8 million portfolio splits into a $1.2 million IRA and a ...

I inherited my mom’s IRA and still need to take $10K in required minimum distributions in 2026, but there’s no cash. What do I liquidate?

The death of a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of inherited accounts.
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Suze Orman Says Roth IRAs Are Unbeatable, But That’s Only Partly True

Personal finance expert Suze Orman has long championed Roth retirement accounts as one of the most powerful tools for ...