4 Scary IRA Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

Investing in an IRA is one of the most basic things you can do to ensure a comfortable retirement, but it's also one of the easiest to mess up if you aren't aware of the underlying mechanics. As a fee-only financial planner, I commonly see investors contribute money to an IRA and then move on with their lives. Having IRA money sitting in cash does nothing to further your retirement goals, so it's imperative that you take the time to ensure it's properly invested in accordance with your overall asset allocation.