Roth IRA

American  

1. an individual retirement account in which investments are made with taxable dollars, but earnings are tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free after age 59 1/2.

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Etymology

Origin of Roth IRA

1997; after William V. Roth, Jr., senator from Delaware

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Roth IRA

Forget about your inheritance and taking a share of your brother-in-law’s Roth IRA and family politics.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

For instance, a Roth IRA passes income tax-free.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

While a Roth IRA must also be emptied by year 10, the beneficiary doesn’t owe income tax on withdrawals as long as the Roth IRA has met the five-year holding requirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Subject to rules, up to $35,000 of a 529 plan can be rolled into a Roth IRA for the beneficiary under Secure Act 2.0.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

At those tax rates, Roth IRA conversions could be smart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026