IRA Accounts/ Retirement |
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Traditional IRA If you work and earn an income, there's no better way to save money for retirement and take advantage of federal income tax savings than by opening up an Individual Retirement Account. A traditional IRA program allows you to defer taxes on your earnings until you withdraw the funds. Depending on your own tax situation, you may be able to receive a tax deduction for this type of deposit. Once you reach the age of 70 ½ you will need to begin withdrawing funds. |
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Roth IRA The new ROTH IRA provides tax-free earnings on non-deductible, after-tax contributions. This IRA, which allows all earnings to grow tax-free, is gaining popularity because the there is no age at which you must start distributions from the account. Another big advantage is that distributions of funds held for at least five years will be tax-and penalty-free for the following reasons:
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Since you'll be paying taxes on contributions now, instead of at retirement, a Roth IRA could be a wise choice for anyone who expects his/her tax bracket to be about the same-or even higher after they retire. |
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Valuable Links: |
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What to expect from Social Security: Information on benefit amounts and programs, direct from the Social Security Administration. |
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AARP on the Web: The home page of the American Association of Retired Persons, full of news and information from an organization committed to the well-being of older Americans. |
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Social Security Online: Do you need a will? How much do you know about what will happen to your estate upon your death? |
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