3 ways to pay for a Roth IRA conversion -- Taxpayers can get a break in 2010, but they still have to find funds to pay for an IRA conversion.

7 steps to a 2010 Roth IRA conversion -- Uncle Sam is offering IRA-conversion perks this year. Here's how you can capitalize on them.

Boomer dilemma: traditional or Roth IRA -- These pros and cons will determine what's best for each 40- and 50-something saving for retirement.

4 steps to undo a Roth IRA conversion -- Follow these four helpful hints to correctly recharacterize your Roth to a traditional IRA.

IRA penalty has multiple exceptions -- The IRS makes it clear that taxpayers can withdraw IRA money early for more than one purpose.

2010 is great time to choose Roth IRA -- New tax rules will make 2010 an ideal time to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth.

How safe is your pension? -- Are you experiencing pension tension because your company is on the brink of bankruptcy? Here's what to expect if your retirement fund is terminated.

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.