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…
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:
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…
What Is Wealth Management?
Your financial-planning needs are likely to change over time. Maybe you’re currently managing your own investments. That’s all well and good. But eventually you might face big-picture money questions —…
The Average Retirement Age in the U.S. — and Why It Matters
If your retirement savings account isn’t quite as robust as it should be, the idea of working longer may seem like a useful remedy. So it’s not surprising that when…
Early Retirees Share Hard Lessons Learned
To those of us still working the 9-to-5, stories of people who retire in their 40s or even younger can read like a hero’s journey of mythic proportions. But getting…
