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What Is Tax-Deferred Growth?

By Jeremy Bowman – Updated Oct 23, 2024 at 1:27PM

Key Points

  • Tax-deferred growth allows investment gains to compound without immediate tax payments.
  • Investing in retirement accounts like 401(k)s offers tax deferment and potential employer matching.
  • Roth IRAs provide tax-free growth post-contribution, contrasting with traditional IRAs' delayed taxes.
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