First introduced in 1974, the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) has been a preferred way for U.S. citizens to save money for retirement. Although the rules governing IRAs have changed over the years, the basic idea behind an IRA remains the same in, namely, to provide IRA holders tax advantages that encourage them … [Read more...]
2022 – 2021 Deadlines for IRA Contributions
The first thing you need to know about your 2022 IRA contribution deadline is that the final IRS filing date doesn't happen until 2023. The IRS allows you to contribute to the previous year up until the normal federal tax deadline. Typically, this falls on April 15th and for most types of IRA accounts you will have … [Read more...]
2022 and 2021 Roth IRA Contribution Rules & Income Limits
What's new with Roth IRA contribution limits for 2022? Be sure to bookmark this page for reference of all the rules. First, let's recap the Roth IRA maximum contribution limits. These maximums vary depending on your age, and the 2022 IRS regulations haven't changed significantly. Basically, if you are under fifty in … [Read more...]
5 IRA Mistakes that Cost You Money
In July of 2013, the Worker's Retirement Institute reported that the average value of IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) in the United States fell to less than $28,000 the lowest number in a decade. This means Americans, some unemployed, must work even harder to pay for their retirement. The sad part is that most … [Read more...]
