You might think, why should I give up the tax deduction I get from making contributions to my 401(k)? Wouldn't I be better off getting tax-free withdrawals with a Roth IRA? The answer is not always. No doubt, socking money away for your golden years in a taxable account flies in the face of conventional wisdom. But there's also a good case to be made to complement popular tax-friendly retirement accounts with a taxable account. Tapping Into Taxable Accounts For Retirement Savings One perk of adding a taxabl ...