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Are You Making These IRA Mistakes?

Ken Dolan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Your IRA is a critical part of your retirement plan. But too many people get tripped up by mistakes that costs them thousands. Make the most of your IRA by avoiding these common pitfalls.

True or False? Take This IRA Quiz to Get the Maximum Benefits From Your IRA!

Ken Dolan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:16:40 GMT

An IRA is a crucial tool for achieving the retirement of your dreams. Yet most people don't know how to take full advantage of these savings vehicles. Knowing the ins and outs of how they work will help you maximize the benefits and make your money work harder for you. Take our quiz to see if your IRA IQ makes the grade.

Alert: New 401(k) Danger

Ken Dolan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:39 GMT

Well, they've taken the cake with this one. You can now get a 401(k) debit card to make withdrawals directly from your retirement plan. This is absolutely fraught with potential retirement-killing consequences. Here's what you need to know now!

IRAs: The Retirement Tool You Absolutely Need!

Ken Dolan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:21:11 GMT

We'll tell it to you straight: The single best step you can take to living the retirement of your dreams is to contribute the maximum amount allowed to an IRA. Here's what you need to know.

Rollovers and Inherited IRAs

Ken Dolan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:27:35 GMT

Even if you have a good grasp on your IRA and you know how to proceed with your contributions and withdrawals, some confusing special situations can arise.

IRA Eligibility and Contribution Limits

Ken Dolan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:22:56 GMT

So now you know the "basics" of IRA information. You know what an IRA is, and you know what types of IRAs are out there. But are you ready to choose the type of IRA that best suits your needs? Not quite yet! In this article we will move you closer to that decision by addressing your eligibility for each kind of IRA and the amount of money you are allowed to put into each of those IRAs.

IRA Withdrawals and Penalties

Ken Dolan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:13:18 GMT

So many of the questions we get about IRAs involve understanding the different kinds of IRAs or deciding which ones can help you make the most out of your retirement, that sometimes we forget about big the question everyone wants to ask: How do I get my money back?

Choosing an IRA

Ken Dolan — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:29:46 GMT

Saving for retirement used to be simple. You got a job. Your company gave you a pension when you stopped working. End of story.