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brap@lemmy.world 6 days ago
I’m guessing I’m a bit too European, but what else does IRA mean?
lena@gregtech.eu 6 days ago
DmMacniel@feddit.org 6 days ago
Thats a self report if i’ve ever seen one. Of course did OP that one but was wondering what other thing could be behind those three letters.
lena@gregtech.eu 5 days ago
Nah, I didn’t notice “else” in their comment and assumed they just didn’t know about the IRA and that they thought it was exclusively some foreign thing, which is why I deleted my comment.
markovs_gun@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Tikiporch@lemmy.world 6 days ago
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged personal savings plan designed to help individuals save money for retirement. These accounts offer tax benefits, such as tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals, depending on the type of IRA chosen. Unlike employer-sponsored 401(k)s, individuals typically open and manage IRAs on their own at a financial institution like a bank or brokerage. Anyone with earned income can open an IRA, even if they already have a workplace retirement plan.
brap@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Ahh, thank you for taking the time to explain.
SpiceDealer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 days ago
Are there two options, by any chance? Provisional? Official?
expatriado@lemmy.world 6 days ago
pre-tax “traditional” and post-tax “Roth”, named after a politician that pushed retirement tax laws 30-40 years ago
W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 days ago
And, depending on where you plan to retire (amongst other factors), influences which you choose to contribute to.
Remember kids, index funds in your IRA/401k are your friend. Stay away from mutual funds.