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

Your gold IRA is only as safe as where it's stored. Here's what to know about how that process works.

Contributions to a traditional IRA are often tax-deductible, with some exceptions based on income limits and retirement-plan coverage at work. This reduces your taxable income for the year you make ...

You have a number of options if you're looking to save more.

When you die, your IRA turns into an inherited IRA. Without proper planning, this can lead to high tax burdens for your beneficiaries. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) An Individual Retirement ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s can become a major ...

IRS data show that about a third of Roth IRA contributors reach the annual limit, with average contributions generally climbing with age.