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A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful retirement savings vehicles available. Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, but qualified withdrawals in retirement — including all investment gains — are completely tax-free. This calculator shows you how much your Roth IRA could be worth at retirement.
| Feature | Roth IRA | Traditional IRA |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Treatment | After-tax contributions, tax-free growth | Pre-tax contributions, taxable withdrawals |
| Required Distributions | None during owner's lifetime | RMDs starting at age 73 |
| Best For | Younger earners expecting higher future tax rates | Higher earners seeking current tax deductions |
Thanks to compound growth, starting at age 25 vs. age 35 can more than double your retirement balance. Even small annual contributions grow substantially over decades at a reasonable market return of 6–8%.