Ask Paula: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA -- What Should I Choose?

<p>#197: Should Bret invest in a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?</p> <p>If Amanda gets married, how will her child support be affected? What about her student loan forgiveness?</p> <p>Joe is investing in bonds, which average a rate of return that’s equal to the interest rate on his mortgage. Should he switch to all-equities and redirect his bond investments into mortgage payoff, instead?</p> <p>Taunia has a car loan, a 401k loan, a home improvement loan, a primary mortgage, and a second mortgage. She also has an emergency fund that only covers two months of...