Is Roth IRA right for you?

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Is Roth IRA right for you?

A Roth individual retirement account, commonly called a Roth IRA, remains a good option for long-term retirement saving.

But is it right for you?

Several websites offer information on the Roth IRA. Here are a few worth visiting:

Bankrate.com: Discusses the rules governing a Roth IRA. www.bankrate.com

TIAA-CREF: Offers a side-by-side comparison of the guidelines for traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. www.tiaa-cref.org

Fairmark: Covers Roth eligibility, distributions, and pluses and minuses. www.fairmark.com/rothira

Investopedia: Good primer on Roth IRA essentials. www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement

RothIRA.com: Discusses getting started and managing an account. www.rothira.com

-- McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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