March 11, 2026  Joint airstrikes against Iran targeting high-value military installations to hinder Iran’s nuclear development efforts and degrade its military capabilities while removing the Iranian regime from power are ongoing. The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marked a significant escalation in the conflict. Iran retaliated by launching a broad series of missile attacks directed at Israel and multiple Gulf states, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Roth IRAs have been around since 1998, so you’ve surely heard about them. But you may not know whether or not a Roth IRA is a smart option for you. There are several reasons to consider a Roth IRA as a tax-advantaged vehicle for your retirement savings. Here are a few.

Unlike a traditional IRA, there is no tax deduction for Roth IRA contributions, but withdrawals of earnings are tax-free.

By R. Todd Holden | Wealth Advisor
Northwest Financial Advisors

Can you imagine a trillion dollars? I cannot. Trust me, I’ve tried.

Imagining a billion dollars is easy. It’s a million dollars a thousand times over. When the Power Ball reaches a billion dollars every now and then, I think about it. An apartment in New York City, a flat in Prague (beautiful place), a beach house, nice boat, a private foundation and some really large investment accounts — this is all within the realm of imagination to me.