8 Moves to Consider for IRAs, 401(k)s Under New Secure Act
There’s a new law in town, and it wants to help you improve your retirement savings outlook. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, known as the Secure…
Andrea Coombes
Andrea Coombes is a NerdWallet authority on retirement and investing. Her stories have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald and MarketWatch. She’s been interviewed on TV and radio, including NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and quoted by national publications including Fortune, Time and CNBC. Andrea has worked as a volunteer tax preparer, and loves helping people understand their money so they can reach their goals. And no judgment, even if one of those goals is, say, to buy overpriced toys for a dog. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Andrea Coombes:
CrowdStreet Review 2020: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
CrowdStreet provides a convenient platform for accredited investors to add commercial real estate projects to their portfolio. But investors should do their own due diligence and be prepared to leave…
Am I Supposed to Be Investing?
Every once in a while, your Future Self sends you a brainwave. This is one of those times. Thank your Future Self, because, yes, you probably should be investing. Here’s…
Why You Shouldn’t Open Your Roth IRA at a Bank
A Roth IRA is a great way to save for retirement, and if you’ve decided to open one, kudos to you. That’s a smart money decision. Now, you’ll need to…
7 Retirement Savings Mistakes Financial Advisors See Too Often
Saving for retirement is confusing — it’s no surprise we make mistakes along the way. Luckily, there are strategies to get back on track. Below, financial planners share the most…
Vanguard Roth IRA: Is It the Best Roth for You?
Roth IRAs are a popular retirement savings account, and Vanguard is big with retirement savers thanks to its low costs and wide selection of funds. Does that mean you should…
How to Buy Peloton Stock
Whether the words “spin cycle” call to mind a washing machine or a bike probably depends on your lifestyle. But exercise enthusiast or not, you can now invest in fitness…
Why This Investment Account Is Becoming More Popular
When you’re not quite sure where life might take you — or what you’ll need your money to do for you — you want flexibility. That might be one reason…
Mega Backdoor Roths: How They Work
If you like the idea of a Roth, then you’re going to love the supersize version, known as a mega backdoor Roth. If fortune smiles on you, this strategy could…
How and Where to Open a Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is a true gift for retirement savers: While there’s no immediate tax benefit, withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free. There are three steps to starting a Roth…
