Finance Dictionary
Roth IRA
A US retirement account where contributions are made with after-tax dollars, but all growth and qualified withdrawals are completely tax-free. 2024 contribution limit: $7,000 ($8,000 if 50+).
Example
Contributing $6,000/year to a Roth IRA at 25 with 8% returns could yield ~$1.7M tax-free by age 65.