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Retirement

  1.

    I just opened an IRA. What can I do to help my money grow?

  2. I am in my mid thirties and have nothing invested for retirement. Is it too late to start contributing for a retirement plan?

  3. Can I roll over a profit-sharing plan to an SEP IRA account without suffering any tax penalties and liquidation of current positions held in this account?

  4. Can you have a 403(b) and also contribute to a 401(k)?

  5. Is my husband's ex-spouse entitled to receive my spouse's retirement benefits?

  6. If I participate in my company’s SIMPLE IRA plan, can I also contribute to another IRA in order to receive a larger tax deduction?

  7. I am making after-tax contributions to an IRA. Will I get taxed again when I withdraw it (when eligible)?

  8. I am starting a limited liability company (LLC). I will be the sole member. Can I open an SEP IRA? How much tax-deferred money would I be able to contribute each year?

  9. My company has three partners but plans to hire more this year. Would we be better off with an SBO-401(k) or a SIMPLE IRA?

  10. What does the Pension Protection Act of 2006 say about charitable contributions?

  11. Should I start taking my RMD based on the amount in my account when I turn 70.5?

  12. I have a small business (LLC), which I operate part-time. I also work full time for a company and am enrolled in a 401(k) plan. Am I still eligible to make contributions to an individual 401(k) from earnings of my part-time LLC?

  13. Can I leave my pension to my spouse when I pass away?

  14. Can I, without tax penalties, use the IRA I inherited from my father to buy a home that I will live in? He was 72 and had started taking small payouts on it.

  15. My Traditional IRA has been converted to a Roth IRA. Can I still make a qualified withdrawal as a first-time home buyer?

  16. Can a person who is retired continue to fund an IRA?

  17. My certificate of deposit (CD) has just matured and I plan to contribute $10,000 of it to my current Roth IRA account. The person doing my taxes can't tell me why I can't make such a large contribution except for my low income - I am a disabled veteran on

  18. Can I roll over my IRA assets to a sheltered Canadian plan?

  19. What are the tax consequences of a Roth IRA distribution if the IRA holder is younger than 59.5?

  20. Are the deferred earnings in a SIMPLE IRA subject to FICA taxes?

  21. I have just been laid off. Can I use my 401(k) for living expenses now and report it as income next year?

  22. Are my IRAs secure against possible liens?

  23. How can I budget for both short-term expenses and long-term goals?

  24. I want to close my IRA account. What percentage will I lose to tax?

  25. Can I roll my 401(k) and/or IRA funds into a more liquid investment fund without penalty?

  26. I am considering taking a loan from my qualified retirement plan. What is the definition of a "reasonable interest rate"?

  27. Is my 403(b) account owned by me or by the institution?

  28. When should I take my Canadian Pension Plan distributions?

  29. My husband has become eligible for a 401(k) plan (with no matching contribution) at work. How do we get back the $9,000 that we already contributed to our IRA for 2005 without a penalty? My husband earns $144,000/year and we're both over 50 years old.

  30. Can I fund a Traditional IRA, a 403(b) or a Roth IRA using pension money? I'm 56 years old. What limits apply if I can?

  31. I earn more than the income limit for both a Roth and Traditional IRA deduction. Should I contribute anyway?

  32. I just learned that my 2004 and 2005 Roth IRA contributions are not allowed because my income exceeds the limits. Can I just withdraw the contributions plus earnings without penalty?

  33. If a company undergoes an acquisition can an employee withdraw 401(k) funds tax free?

  34. Can I still set up an SEP if one of my employees refuses to participate?

  35. Why should I bother creating a budget?

  36. What's the best kind of IRA for a 20-something?

  37. How can I get information about my deceased husband's retirement account if his employer withholds it?

  38. How do I "vest" something?

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