An IRA is one way you can save money for retirement. What can you contribute to an IRA? When can you take money out? Who manages the IRA? Look for answers to these questions and more in the articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows.
IRA For College, Home Down Payment, Mortgage Payment Or Property Purchase
While most people save money in an IRA for retirement, you might be tempted to use the money for other financial needs. However, using an IRA for a down payment on a home or to pay for college is prohibited. The same goes for using an IRA to purchase property or to make mortgage payments. Check withdrawal rules first so you don't face harsh penaltie and taxes.
Using IRA Funds To Purchase Real Estate
Although IRA rules specifically prohibit using IRA funds to purchase a property for personal use, the rules don't seem to say anything about using IRA funds to purchase a property for investment. At least, this is the loophole that many IRA holders are using to purchase investment property. Many companies specialize in helping people use their IRA to purchase investment property.
Benefits Of Retirement Accounts Over 529 Plan
Retirement accounts have many benefits that 529 plans don't have/ If you start closing traditional IRAs (which are pre-tax dollars) and moving them to a 529 plan, you'll have to pay taxes and the penalty on the cash. You won't pay taxes on the contributions to your Roth IRA, but you will pay taxes and penalties on any earnings if you switch the funds to a 529 plan. On the other hand, you can withdraw contributions and earnings from your Roth IRA tax and penalty free if you use it to pay for college tuition, medical bills, or a down payment on a first home.
Reverse Mortgage May Help In Retirement
When you're in retirement you want a consistent, stable flow of income such as from a certificate of deposit. What should you do if your CD's rate of return can't match the income you need? You could move the money into a Roth IRA. But changing over to a Roth IRA may cause funds to be taxed at a higher amount than what would otherwise be paid on a year to year basis. Another alternative is a reverse mortgage.
Saving With Multiple IRA Accounts
You are allowed to save for retirement with multiple kinds of retirement accounts. You can have your 401(k) and you can also open up a Roth IRA. It is also possible to have more than one of the same types of IRA account but in different investment firms. Keep your retirement accounts and don't dip into them for other things like a down payment on a home.
IRS Tax Refund: Pay Debt And Loans Down, Start IRA
Getting a tax refund from the IRS isn't much to brag about. If you're getting a tax refund from the IRS, you just gave the government an interest free loan by overpaying what you owed. There are some smart moves you can make with your tax refund from the IRS.
Self Directed IRAs And Real Estate Investment
Real estate IRAs let you use IRA cash to invest in real estate. With stock market returns down, there's been a surge of interest concerning using IRAs to invest in real estate. Some self-directed IRA accounts give the flexibility to invest in real estate.
Health Savings Accounts: Medical IRAs
The Health Savings Account is a tax-sheltered savings account similar to the IRA, but earmarked for medical expenses. Like an IRA, deposits into health savings account are 100% tax-deductible for the self-employed and can be easily withdrawn by check or debit card. HSAs can accumulate from year to year, if you're healthy and don't need to use the money.
Including An Index Fund In A Roth IRA
Index funds are a good investment because they are cheap to own and easy to maintain. An index fund can be used as part of a Roth IRA. In order to invest a Roth IRA in an index fund, the account owner must earn money.
Tax Tips For The End Of The Year
At the end of the year you can take some steps to prepare for your taxes for the next year. You can prepare for taxes by saving money to your 401(k) account or prepaying your mortgage. What else can you to do prepare for filing your taxes?