Roth vs Traditional IRA Infographic with Compound Interest Rates Table

Finance infographic titled "Roth vs Traditional IRA" — CONCEPT EXPLAINER archetype. Executive briefing layout comparing two retirement account paths side by side in 6 labeled blocks, with concise decision-oriented hierarchy. Include isometric 3D visual elements, dark dashboard palette, subtle neon blue and emerald accents, charcoal background, high contrast data panels, professional and analytical mood. editorial finance magazine illustration, clean chart aesthetics, vector-clean infographic layout.

Block 1: "What You Pay Tax On" — "Now vs Later" — caption: "Traditional IRA may reduce taxable income now; Roth IRA is typically funded with after-tax money. Example only."

Block 2: "Withdrawal Tax Treatment" — "Taxable vs Tax-Free" — caption: "Traditional IRA withdrawals in retirement are generally taxable; qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are generally tax-free. Illustrative example only."

Block 3: "Illustrative Contribution" — "£6,000/yr for 25 yr" — caption: "Same annual saving amount used to compare long-term outcomes on an illustrative basis only, not a forecast."

Block 4: "Example Growth Calculation" — "£6,000/yr @ 7%/yr for 25 yr = £379,494" — caption: "Compound-growth illustration only before taxes and fees; shown to explain mechanics, not to predict returns."

Block 5: "Retirement Tax Example" — "20% tax rate example only" — caption: "Traditional IRA ending value may be reduced by tax at withdrawal, while qualified Roth IRA withdrawals may keep the full illustrated balance. Example only."

Block 6: "Decision Lens" — "Current tax bracket vs future tax bracket" — caption: "Traditional IRA may fit investors expecting lower retirement taxes; Roth IRA may fit investors expecting higher future taxes. Illustrative guidance only."

Add a compact side-by-side mini comparison table visual with English labels only: "Upfront Tax Benefit", "Tax on Qualified Withdrawals", "Required Withdrawals", "Best For". Use simple icons such as tax shield, calendar, retirement vault, and branching path. Include a small supporting growth panel inspired by a compound interest rates table aesthetic, but without extra non-English text. Mark every numeric panel with "example only" or "illustrative example only" in English.

All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no real bank / brokerage logos, no specific stock tickers as recommendations, no watermarks Example numbers labeled "illustrative" so readers do not treat them as forecasts. No real broker or bank logos. No specific stock tickers, crypto coins or fund names as buy recommendations.