When I talk with clients about financial planning I include the importance of a durable approach to retirement. My message? Whether you are starting your career or have been at it for a while, you should be taking advantage of the retirement plans that are available. Since traditional pensions are becoming a thing of the past, most workers  build retirement accounts from a combination of employer sponsored and individual plans. There are two primary retirement plan types — 401(k)s and IRAs — and your challenge is to know how to choose the right plan for you.

The retirement account is a valuable asset. Every worker should start savings and asset building strategies as early as possible. A common question I hear from my clients is which type of retirement account is best. There are various types and your best one depends on your situation. The Roth IRA is one of the options. 

Now and then I hear from a client who suspects that an IRS imposter is targeting them with a fraudulent phone call or email. According to the IRS, these calls are becoming more frequent and are increasingly aided by robocall technology. My first response is always the same: Don’t respond.