Insufficiently Known: 5 Facts Regarding a ROTH IRA

by | May 6, 2023 | Vanguard IRA | 19 comments

Insufficiently Known: 5 Facts Regarding a ROTH IRA




A ROTH IRA can be a powerful investment vehicle. But there are a lot of things about a ROTH IRA that few people know. This makes a Roth IRA very interesting compared to a Traditional IRA or a 401k. Check out today’s video for more info!

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Everybody likes to talk about a Roth IRA, but there’s things that people don’t know about a Roth IRA. Like, let me just get right to the point and tell you the first one. Did you know that you can actually withdraw your contributions before you even reach the age of 59 and a half without paying penalties or taxes any time?

You heard that, right. That and so much more is going to be unpacked in today’s video. What we’re going to do is unpack the Roth IRA, things that you need to know, what exactly this is and others unique facts that you may not know about. The only thing I ask is that you share this with other people. Let’s spread the wealth on the importance of this particular investment vehicle.

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Let’s get the basics out of the way. A Roth IRA stands for individual retirement account, but it can be used for so much more. Now I’m going to go over five unique facts of the Roth IRA in this video and comment down below if any of them were an aha moment for you. Now, there’s two terms you need to know.

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If you’re thinking about opening a Roth IRA, then you need to know these 5 surprising facts!

In this video, we’ll discuss the differences between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA, as well as the benefits of each type of IRA. We’ll also talk about the Roth IRA Vanguard, which is an especially great option if you’re investable in stocks. After watching this video, you’ll have everything you need to make an informed decision about opening a Roth IRA!

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A Roth IRA is an investment tool that allows individuals to save for retirement while reaping certain tax benefits. However, many people may not be aware of the unique features that set a Roth IRA apart from other retirement accounts. Here are five facts about a Roth IRA that not enough people know about.

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1. Contributions aren’t tax-deductible, but future withdrawals are tax-free – One common misconception about Roth IRAs is that contributions are tax-deductible, like with traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. However, contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax-deductible. Instead, the tax advantage comes later: when you withdraw the money, your earnings (including interest and investment gains) aren’t taxed. That means you can withdraw money from your account in retirement without worrying about paying taxes on it.

2. There are income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA – Unfortunately, not everyone can contribute to a Roth IRA. There are income limits that determine whether you’re eligible to contribute. For 2021, if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is above $140,000 (if you’re single) or $208,000 (if you’re married filing jointly), you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA.

3. You can withdraw your contributions penalty-free – Unlike with a traditional IRA or 401(k), you can withdraw your contributions to a Roth IRA at any time without paying taxes or penalties. Keep in mind that this only applies to contributions (not earnings) and that taking money out of your retirement account can hurt your long-term savings goals.

4. You can withdraw earnings penalty-free for certain expenses – In addition to being able to withdraw your contributions penalty-free, there are certain qualifying expenses (like buying a first home or paying for college) that allow you to withdraw any earnings from your Roth IRA without penalty, even if you haven’t reached retirement age.

5. A Roth IRA can be passed down to your heirs tax-free – Finally, one of the biggest advantages of a Roth IRA is that it can be passed down to your beneficiaries tax-free. This means that your heirs can withdraw money from the account without paying taxes on it, making a Roth IRA an excellent estate planning tool.

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In summary, a Roth IRA is a powerful retirement savings tool that offers tax benefits that aren’t available with other types of accounts. Understanding these five unique features can help you make informed decisions about your retirement savings strategy and ensure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits a Roth IRA has to offer.

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19 Comments

  1. Jeremy

    If possible Bob, I (and I'm sure others here as well) would like to see an IRA specific video where you discuss the pros and cons (if any cons) of opening an IRA account with Webull, what your opinion is on day trading on Webull using an IRA account, and if its better to open a traditional IRA or Roth account.

  2. Max Crayola

    here's the thing tho from what i understand about roth IRA and 401k is that on a roth IRA, when you get your weekly or bi-weekly income you get tax by a lot and right after tax a portion of your take home income goes straight to your roth IRA account. But on a 401k plan, when you get your weekly or bi-weekly income a portion of your income goes to your 401k and then you get tax and because of that you get tax less on your take home income

    so basically if you go for the 401k plan, you will get less tax on your take home income

    if you go for roth IRA plan, you will get more tax on your take home income tax

  3. Cyclops

    What is the max contribution amount for married couple

  4. Faisal Ahmed

    Hi.
    Is Roth IRA’s dividend reinvestment also considered as yearly contribution of that year? Or it’s considered as gaining.
    Example: As I invested 6500 USD in VOO and getting 97 USD time to time as dividends in this year over time. And I put auto dividends reinvestment . Was that considered that as contributions of this year as 6597 usd that is over limits of 6500 usd.

  5. Eddie D

    SCHD and VT makes up my entire Roth IRA. Tax free dividends!

  6. Luis Garcia

    What happens if u sell a stock in the Roth IRA?

  7. Rajashekhar Sharma

    Unless I am mistaken, IRS publication 590-B says that the Roth account has to be open for 5 years and one has to be 59.5 years old, or meet another condition (like withdrawal has to be due to a disaster, etc.) I think it means both the contribution and the potential gains. If I am mistaken, please do correct me. Thanks.

  8. Jorge C

    good job in this vid.

  9. Dannys Perez

    I don’t know other broker, but robinhood do charge you a fee for withdraw you contributions..

  10. Jenn H

    I have roth ira and roth 401k, i max out my roth ira contributions each year, i have also started investing a little in webull in etf's etc. What are your thoughts on should i contribue more to the roth 401k since the cap is higher since it's after tax and less into webull. My goal is to generate dividends/ income in the hopes that i can retire before i am 59 1/2

  11. James Gaines

    GREAT video Bob, thanks so much for breaking this down so well. I’ve been considering adding a Roth on top of my 401, and your explanation of all the benefits is the best one I’ve heard.

  12. Vapor Phil

    for contributions to the Roth IRA… you can only contribute "Earned Income" so if you are "retired" and your income only consists of SS / pension …. you can no longer contribute to your Roth

  13. Benjamín Guzmán Uribe

    Bob would you make a video about how to choose your IRA brokerage? That's stopping me right now from opening a Roth IRA :S

  14. Wallet Invest

    So if I withdraw the contribution, the share# of my investment will decrease proportionally right?

  15. Gary Schmelzer

    Thinking about adding another ETF to my SCHD he thoughts or ideas also, what is a good monthly paying stock? Nice dividend

  16. Gary Schmelzer

    Can I buy Ford stock and put in a Roth IRA?

  17. FearHeyZeus

    How do you take out your contributions if you bought stocks do you have to sell them?

  18. teban jose

    Back to form. Side hustles, dividends, investment tools……….

  19. rob j

    Thank you for this!

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