[H.Bloomfilter]: A friend's friend told him about a book of Harold Bloom on Don DeLillo, Philip Roth, Thomas Pynchon, and Cormac McCarthy and said friend wants it. His friend can't remember the title. Does it exist and what's its name? [more inside]
posted by ersatz on Oct 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I convert my Traditional IRA to Roth IRA now or ever? [more inside]
posted by gnash on Feb 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Like many people, my retirement fund took a hit when the market crashed. My question is--who should I have been reading before this happened? Who was the consistent voice of sanity telling everyone, "Hey, stick your retirement in something safe RIGHT NOW." [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Dec 22, 2008 - 32 answers

I am trying to figure out how to invest money for retirement and otherwise. I am in my late 20s, earn $55,000 annually, have no debt, and about $90,000 in savings. I am currently putting 5% of my salary into a 403(b) which is the maximum amount my employer will match. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Questions about opening a Roth IRA -- particularly, does it matter where I open it? If so, Fidelity vs. Vanguard? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Apr 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Can I contribute to my Roth-IRA from my savings account if I don't earn an income? [more inside]
posted by ruwan on Mar 19, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I contribute to my IRAs as soon as possible? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Mar 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I forgot to claim a $4,000 contribution to a Roth IRA account during the 2006 tax season. How do I go about claiming this in the 2007 tax season? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by mand0 on Feb 21, 2008 - 11 answers

You can use your Roth IRA for your first time home purchase (up to 10k). However, you must have the account open for 5 years. How is account defined? [more inside]
posted by InvestorMD on Dec 20, 2007 - 5 answers

Using 401K & Roth IRA to purchase second property ?? Is this possible ?? Any suggestions. Thanks, ek
posted by endlessknot on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers

What provisions of the PATRIOT Act govern the opening of my Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by comwiz on Jun 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Does it make sense to (and what are the tax implications) of converting IRA funds into a Roth IRA account? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jan 25, 2007 - 12 answers

A friend in her mid-40s is, for various reasons, only now getting a belated start on planning for retirement. Help me point her in the right direction! [more inside]
posted by fizzyliftingdrink on Nov 3, 2006 - 13 answers

Total beginner to investing and finance, researching how to start investing maybe $2K each year, mostly in socially responsible mutual funds -- and how a young, healthy person should balance retirement investment with other kinds of investments. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2006 - 10 answers

Are there tax consequences from buying and selling stock within a Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by bink on Oct 14, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm confused - I want to plan for my retirement and have got as far as applications for a 401k and a Roth IRA; but then it all goes hideously wrong.... [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Aug 13, 2006 - 19 answers

Tax Attorney Filter: I contributed too much to my Roth IRA 3 years in a row. Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Feb 24, 2006 - 6 answers

I want to open a Roth IRA account. How do I choose the bank? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Jun 22, 2005 - 16 answers