Forbes:  “After you grab your employer’s 401(k) match, it’s time to fund an IRA.  But which kind is best?  Almost everyone who has earned income can benefit from using an Individual Retirement Arrangement, or, as they’re more commonly called, an Individual Retirement Account.  IRAs come in several different versions, each with its own tax treatment and rules on who can contribute.  Here is a comparison of some of those features:”