Posts by Jeff Rose, CFP®:
Can You Have Multiple IRA (Traditional or Roth) Accounts?
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
You certainly can! The IRS actually allows for multiple IRA accounts. This could be multiple Roth IRAs or multiple Traditional IRAs. There are benefits and disadvantages of owning multiple IRAs that you should be aware of before making a decision. Table of ContentsWhy You Need to Save For Retirement What Is an IRA (Individual Retirement Account)? How Many IRA Accounts …
READ MOREBest Short and Long-Term Investments of 2024
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
By the end of 2021, the S&P 500 had risen 26.61%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had grown by 18.65%. For those who had just begun investing in the stock market, as well as investors who had considerable sums of money in equities, it almost felt as if one could do no wrong. Fast forward to , and it’s …
READ MOREShould You Rollover Your Pension Into an IRA?
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
When you leave your job, you have a few options when it comes to your pension. You can take the pension payout over your lifetime, cash it out as a lump sum payout, or you can roll over your pension into an IRA. But what’s the best option for you? The short answer is: It depends. I know that’s not …
READ MORE9 Best Personal Loans of 2025
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
As easy as it is to use credit cards to pay for unexpected expenses or anticipated major outlays, high interest rates can keep those loan balances outstanding for a long time. A better strategy may be to take a look at personal loans. These are unsecured installment loans that are generally available for any purpose. Not only do they have …
READ MORE6 Best Investments for Roth IRA in 2024
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
One of the very best investment vehicles to prepare for retirement is a Roth IRA. It gives you an opportunity to provide tax-free income once you retire. But a Roth IRA itself is not an investment. That’s why it’s important to know the best investments for a Roth IRA in . The table below summarizes six of the top investments …
READ MOREHow to Invest $50,000: Best Strategies To Grow Your Money Safely
Jeff Rose, CFP® |
When you think of the best ways to grow wealth for the long haul, the stock market might come up as a popular way to invest your money. This makes total sense when you consider the fact more than half of American households (61%) have investments in the stock market to some degree, according to the latest Gallup Poll. But …
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