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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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These moves are legal, and they could be used in other ways, such as to help a young person fund a Roth IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

He says his Roth IRA could cover the higher mortgage for two years.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

His Roth IRA is being asked to serve several purposes, including potentially paying the mortgage and funding his parents’ needs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 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

I retired eight months ago and have a regular defined-benefit pension, Roth IRA, traditional IRA and other investments.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

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