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    Brandi Jo Newman
    Founder, BrandiJoNewman.com, Texas
    Both have annual contribution limits: 401k = $18,000/year including employer match, Roth = $5,500/year

    Both have catch up provisions if you are over 50 years of age

    401(k) is tax deferred but a Roth is with after tax contributions, grows tax free and distributions are tax free.

    Roths have income limits as well:

    If married filing jointly and make over $181,001 annual income, ineligible for Roth.

    Single - Annual income greater than $120,000, ineligible for Roth.

    Neither of them have any guarantee of returns and no protection for principle. Cannot access the funds without paying 10% penalty and pay ordinary income tax on growth/contributions.

    The alternative to a Roth is cash value whole life insurance - unlimited contributions and guaranteed growth with principle protection - plus asset protection and liquidity.
    Answered on March 26, 2015
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