Trading options in a retirement account such as an IRA may be possible, but is it a safe thing to do? Experts generally advise against trading options in an IRA because of the high risk involved. That ...

Gold IRAs allow you to invest directly in precious metals under the umbrella of a retirement account. These accounts can help you diversify your portfolio, but they have higher fees and special ...

In a recent monthly newsletter, IRA expert Ed Slott discussed the options surviving spouses have when they inherit an IRA. The options can be confusing. You need to choose carefully to maximize your ...

The simplest and most common solution is to take all of the accumulated funds in the retirement account as a single payment so that you can move on. Anyone who inherits an IRA can choose a lump sum ...

In a recent monthly column, Ed Slott reviewed the options of a young widow who is the beneficiary of an IRA. Following is a summary of the two main options available to a widow in this position. The ...