What are your investment objectives? If you simply want to invest for a rainy day or for a certain relatively near-term goal, and don't necessarily want your money tied up until you retire, a traditional brokerage account is the way to go. These accounts don't have tax advantages – you may have to pay tax on investment profits and dividends – but you are free to withdraw your money whenever you'd like.
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