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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.


Etymology

Origin of Roth IRA

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

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You have a Roth IRA, traditional IRA, inherited IRA and Eli Lilly stock with a very low basis.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

But they can still add funds indirectly through a backdoor Roth IRA conversion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Malcolm-Jamal also agreed in their prenup to maintain and contribute the maximum annual amount to a Roth IRA account for his wife, a financial obligation worth $30,500, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

It frustrates him that his mom, 55, is still wary of opening a Roth IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Normally, contributions to a child’s Roth IRA require them to have earned income.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

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