Saving for retirement is an important goal for investors to follow, but sheer number of different
types of retirement accounts keeps many investors from feeling comfortable getting started with a strategy for their retirement saving.
Not exact matches
A typical
retirement account is invested in a variety
of options within the stock market,
keeping it diversified between industries and
types of investments.
Many people fall into this
type of situation — they experience financial setbacks that prevent them from
keeping up with monthly debt payments, but they have enough money in a
retirement account to pay a portion
of the debts.
Once you determine the specifics
of your tax liability, your eligibility, and which
type of retirement account is appropriate for your circumstances, there is one critical element you need to be able to participate: liquid assets (as in the kind you would
keep available in an online savings
account).
Keep reading to learn about both
types of retirement accounts and determine the best savings option for you.