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5 Things to Know About Your IRA Agreement

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
There is a lot of paperwork involved when you open an IRA account. You have to prove to the bank who you are and that your funds are legitimate. There is an account opening form and a beneficiary form to be completed. After you do all of that, then you get a multi-page, tiny print document, which is the IRA agreement. It does not require a signature, yet it is the contract between you and the IRA custodian that you have agreed to abide by.
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Tax Guidance: What Can You Depend On?

Friday, July 29, 2016
Guidance on the tax code takes many forms. Some are universal and apply to everyone. Other forms of guidance apply only to the taxpayer who asked for the guidance. Following is the hierarchy of tax guidance and how it interacts with retirement plans.
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How a Stay-At-Home Spouse Can Make IRA Contributions

Monday, December 07, 2015
If you are taking care of children and not working outside the home, you may believe that you are not eligible to make an IRA contribution. You may think that because IRA contributions must be based on taxable compensation, if you personally have not worked this year, you are out of luck. That may not be case. Here's why.
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6 Facts Every IRA Owner Should Know About the 60-Day Rollover Rule

Monday, October 12, 2015
IRA rollovers are subject to many rules. One of them is the 60-day rule. You have probably heard of this deceptively simple sounding rule, which has caused tax headaches for countless IRA owners. To avoid suffering a similar fate, here are 6 facts about the 60-day rule you should know to be sure your intended rollover goes smoothly.
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