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    • The History of the Individual Retirement Account

      The Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a vehicle for retirement savings that is used by many investors in the United States. As pension plans have slowly been phased out, employees have turned to IRAs to help ensure they have enough funds for retirement. The individual retirement account is available in many different forms to... more »

    • What Is an Individual Retirement Account?

      Even people who have an employer-sponsored retirement fund like a 401k plan or a pension can--and should--also open an individual retirement account (IRA). No matter what level of income workers earn, putting away money regularly in an account with tax benefits improves everyone's ability to retire comfortably and at the appropriate age. more »

    • How Much to Invest in a Retirement Account

      Whether you are living during tough economic times or good years, the amount of money you invest in your retirement will change as time moves on. A wise investor is going to shift money from stocks, bonds or money market funds on a regular basis, as these investments may experience the highs and lows of the financial market. But the... more »

    • Retirement Account Basics

      A retirement account is a type of investment fund where money is set aside to be used after an individual stops working. Some types of retirement accounts, such as-tax deferred accounts, offer tax advantages. Individuals may wish to compare several types of accounts before selecting the most appropriate one for their needs. Factors to... more »

    • How to Calculate a Retirement Account

      Calculating future retirement account funds will require estimates of earnings, dividends and life span for periods well into the future. There are several techniques to find a most likely future value of retirement funds based on your current account value. While the results will not be precise, they should be accurate within 10 to... more »

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    • Investing Tips

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    • 401K's: Planning for the Future

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