10 Essential Sources of Retirement Income

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Roth accounts

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Add tax diversity to your portfolio by pre-paying the income tax on some of your retirement savings with a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA. Contributions to Roth accounts are made with after-tax dollars, and withdrawals after age 59½, including the earnings, are tax-free.