Why Roth IRA instead of traditional IRA?  I used to have around 5 or 6 401(k) accounts from previous employers (2000-2010 was a lost decade for me with lots of gaps in unemployment), so I consolidated them into one traditional IRA (with the exception of my current employer).  I agree that I get far more choices with fu...more

Partisan spin and more partisan spin in the comments.  Why write such flaming comments about how pissed off you are at the government?  Use your anger at the ballot box - otherwise it sounds like you have an ax to grind.