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Fortune
Matt Becker, CFP®

Ready to kick-start your retirement savings? Don't sleep on a Roth IRA

Photo illustration of a rear view of a retired senior couple sitting in beach chairs on top of a stack of $100 bills. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photos by Getty Images (2))

If you're ready to save for retirement but don’t know how to start, a Roth IRA should be your first stop. It’s one of the only accounts that can give you a tax-free income stream during retirement. On top of that, it offers a level of flexible access to your savings that other retirement accounts can’t touch.

But before you open a Roth IRA, it’s important to know how they work. From income and annual contribution limits to when and how you make withdrawals, knowing the ground rules can help you save with confidence.

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