You, not the IRS, should benefit from an inherited IRA -- Get a nice windfall? If you don't follow IRS regulations to a "T," you could end up paying big penalties and taxes.

Merge retirement accounts for cash and clout -- Almost 17 percent of American workers have five or more separate retirement accounts, costing them time, money and bargaining power.

Dealing with an orphaned 401(k) plan -- When a company goes out of business, who watches over the plan?

Match or no match, keep your 401(k) -- Even if your employer quits paying into your retirement fund, you shouldn't.

ABCs of IRAs -- Everything you need to know about IRAs, Roth and regular.

10 must-know IRA terms -- Sharpen your understanding of these basic IRA factors.

Breaking down the IRAs -- Simple, SEP, Roth, traditional, deductible, nondeductible. What does it all mean?

Buying real estate with your IRA -- Your investments don't have to be made of paper. You can fit real property into your nest egg.

Is a Roth the right IRA for you? -- In exchange for not getting a deduction for the Roth, come retirement your income is tax-free.

Start your kids on the Roth road-- Want your kids to be rich? Then give them a head start.

Take charge of your retirement accounts -- Sitting on the sidelines as your investment earnings tumble and stumble can be dangerous to your financial well-being. Here's a quick primer for getting into the driving seat.

Don't forget that old 401(k) -- New rules could cost you if you lose track.