<< I am starting a job with a company that does not currently have a retirement vehicle in place. Is an IRA my only good option for saving tax-deferred money for retirement? The problem I have with this, is that I would like to save much more than $2000/year for retirement. Will I just have to save in a taxable account, or are there other options out there? >>

You really don't have any other options. I would suggest that you consider a Roth IRA if you qualify and can afford the nondeductible contributions. Earnings in a Roth will never be taxed if you leave it alone until retirement.

I would also suggest that you keep long-term hold assets in your taxable account, and those that may generate short-term gains or other current income in your IRA. This way you will receive benefit of the reduced capital gain rate when you do sell from the taxable account.

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Phil Marti