What advisers need to know about Solo 401(k)s and SEP IRAs. For self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners without full-time employees, securing the right retirement plan can be ...

The IRA contribution limit for 2026 has been raised by $500, to $7,500 for those under age 50. The IRA catch-up limit is a ...

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of savings account that offers tax benefits for retirement savings in the ...

How Does a SEP-IRA Work? A listener named Wasittha asked me the following question: “I’ve been trying to max out my IRA and 401(k). However, I’ll be unemployed next year for a while–hopefully not for ...

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Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool ...

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 ...

Investing through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is touted as one of the best ways to accumulate wealth for retirement. And with a variety of IRA account types available, including traditional ...