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 is a former NerdWallet authority on retirement and investing. Her stories have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the SanFrancisco Chronicle, MarketWatch and elsewhere. She has been interviewed onTV and radio, including NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and quoted by national publications such as Fortune, Time and CNBC.
Posts by Andrea Coombes:
7 Retirement Mistakes Financial Advisors Say to Avoid
Saving for retirement is confusing. It’s no surprise we make mistakes along the way. Luckily, there are strategies to get back on track. Here are the most common retirement mistakes…
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…
Want to Buy Peloton Stock? Here’s What You Need to Know
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…
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 to Open a Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is a true gift for retirement savers: You pay taxes on your contributions up front, you let that investment compound, and then your withdrawals in retirement are…
What Is Wealth Management?
Wealth management is the highest level of financial planning services. It generally includes comprehensive investment management alongside financial advice, tax guidance, estate planning and even legal assistance. In fact, many…
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…
What Is a SIMPLE IRA Plan? How It Works, Rules & FAQs
A SIMPLE IRA (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) is a small-company version of a 401(k) plan and is subject to many of the same rules as individual retirement accounts…
Want to Buy Pinterest Stock? Here’s What You Need to Know
This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or…
