Traditional IRA
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Traditional IRA
A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of investment account designed to help you save for retirement. They offer the potential for upfront tax deductions on contributions at the time they are made and tax- deferred growth of that money later on.
How To Open a Traditional IRA
You can open a traditional IRA through a: Brokerage firm, Banking institution
Anyone with earned income can open and contribute to a traditional IRA and reap the benefits of tax-deferred growth.
How Do Traditional IRAs Work?
• Annual Contribution Limit - $6,000 for people under age 50 & $7,000 for people age 50 and over
• Distribution Guidelines - the distributions you take will be taxed at your income tax rate at the time the withdrawal is made
• Aside from making annual contributions, you can add to a traditional IRA by rolling over funds from another retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan.
Investment Options
Traditional IRAS can hold a wide variety of asset types, including:
• Cash
• Stocks
• Bonds
• Combination of assets
As a result of this flexibility, you can set up an IRA to achieve virtually any risk-return profile you desire.
