• Septimaeus@infosec.pub
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    5 hours ago

    Roth grows tax-free and has more long term flexibility compared to traditional IRA. The tradeoff is that it doesn’t reduce your taxes in the year you contribute. It’s the better option for most.

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      2 hours ago

      Does a Roth mean I tell my employer to put the money into the account or do I put it in myself after I get paid?