Opening a gold IRA can take a few days — but it could also take much longer for some investors. Here's why.

Dollar for dollar, a Roth IRA is almost always the best retirement account you can have. They have lower contribution limits than a traditional 401(k), but other than that the advantages of this after ...

A little bit of knowledge and planning can go a long way toward helping you build a nest egg for your retirement. One great way to start building that nest egg is with an IRA -- a tax-advantaged ...

A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the most common ways to save for retirement due to its tax advantages. These accounts are also commonly used because they are easy to open ...

The wrong gold IRA company can cost you more than you bargained for, so make sure you know what to look for.

You can open as many IRAs as you like, but can contribute only up to the annual limit across all of them. One of the most attractive IRA features is the wide variety of investment options you have.

If your child has earned income, they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Due to the benefits of compounding, opening a Roth IRA for kids can significantly change their financial situation in retirement.

Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...