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What’s the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA?

The key difference between Roth and Traditional IRAs lies in the timing of their tax advantages: With traditional IRAs, you deduct contributions now and pay taxes on withdrawals later; with Roth IRAs, you pay taxes on contributions now and get tax-free withdrawals later.