 Headlines
- Pakistan's General Raheel Sharif to Retire This Year
- Remote Canadian Community Shaken by Deadly Shooting
- Islamic State Planning More Attacks on Europe
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What Is the Difference Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
There are some key differences between these two types of individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While the contribution limits are the same for both, each has its own specific rules and potential benefits (click on chart to the right).
It's important to review both types of vehicles and plan your IRA strategy carefully. No matter which type you choose, make the most of your IRA by contributing to it regularly.
More on 'Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA' here.
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 The Markets
U.S. Markets Recovered From a Tumble Last Week
Investors breathed a sigh of relief last week when U.S. stock markets  recovered from a tumble toward bear market territory with the grace of a Cirque du Soleil performer. Many stock markets around the world finished the week with gains, although national indices in Europe and the United States fared better, generally, than those in Asia.
BloombergBusiness reported global stocks experienced their biggest gains in more than three years, while safe haven markets, including Treasuries, retreated*.
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By the Numbers
Notes: S&P 500, Gold, DJ-UBS Commodity Index returns exclude reinvested dividends (gold does not pay a dividend) and the three-, five-, and 10-year returns are annualized ... more important disclosure mentions found here. (We urge you to read the entire disclosure statement.)
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