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IRA

Individual retirement accounts include traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and SEP IRAs. Traditional and Roth IRAs are funded by the individual owner. SEP IRAs are funded by employers. SIMPLE IRAs are generally funded by employers and employees. Special tax rules apply to these accounts.

Qualified Disclaimer

Definition A written document, wherein the beneficiary irrevocably refuses to accept assets they would otherwise inherit.  The disclaimer must meet the following requirements in order

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Roth IRA

Definition A retirement savings vehicle, wherein earnings accrue on a tax-deferred basis and distributions are tax-free if qualified. A Roth IRA can be either of

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Roth IRA Conversion

Definition The converting of assets from a Traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA to a Roth IRA. Roth conversions can be accomplished in the following ways:

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Roth 401(k) Program

Definition A 401(k) plan under which elective deferral contributions are made  to a section 401(k) plan. The contributions must  satisfy the following requirements: Has been

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