What Is A Traditional IRA?

Individuals can send pre-tax income toward investments that grow tax-deferred in a standard individual retirement account (IRA). Until the beneficiary makes a withdrawal, the IRS charges no capital gains or dividend income taxes. Individual taxpayers are allowed to contribute 100% of their earned income up to a certain dollar limit. What is a traditional IRA […]

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What Is A Simple IRA?

Employees and employers can contribute to traditional IRAs set up for employees using a SIMPLE IRA plan (Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees). It’s suitable as a start-up retirement savings plan for small businesses that don’t have a retirement plan yet. What Is a SIMPLE IRA and how does it work? What Is a SIMPLE

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What Is A SEP IRA Plan?

A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan allows business owners to contribute to both their employees’ retirement and their personal retirement savings in one easy step. Contributions are made to each plan participant’s Individual Retirement Account or Annuity (IRA) (a SEP-IRA). A SEP-IRA account is similar to a standard IRA in that it has the same

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What Is A SEP IRA?

Employers can contribute to traditional IRAs (SEP-IRAs) set up for their employees under a SEP plan. A SEP can be established by any size firm, including self-employed individuals. What is a SEP IRA and how does it work? A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan allows business owners to contribute to both their employees’ retirement and

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