A Roth IRA is an investment account designed to provide retirement savings. It’s a great option for people who don’t want to have to pay taxes when they start making withdrawals during retirement. With a Roth IRA, you make contributions after-tax, meaning that your contributions have already been taxed. This makes withdrawals in retirement tax-free when you follow the guidelines of setting up and maintaining the account.

The positive benefits of a Roth IRA include:

1. Tax-free withdrawals. You won't have to pay taxes on your withdrawals after the age of 59.5, as long as you have held the account for at least five years. This is especially beneficial if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket in retirement than you are now.

2. Tax Diversity. The Roth IRA makes it possible to diversify your tax burdens across multiple tax brackets. This flexibility makes it possible to manage your overall taxation in retirement.

3. Multiple Contribution Options. You can make contributions to a Roth IRA as well as traditional, SEP, and SIMPLE IRA plans. This allows you to maximize your contribution limits and maximize your retirement savings.

4. Early Withdrawal