What this course covers
- Describe in plain terms what an IRA is and what it is not
- Explain the difference in tax timing between a Traditional and a Roth IRA
- Identify the personal facts that change which account behaves better for you
Lessons
- 1. What an IRA actually isAn account type with tax rules, not an investment. · 7 min
- 2. Traditional and Roth: where the tax sitsDeduction now versus qualified withdrawals later. · 8 min
- 3. Which facts change the answerIncome, workplace coverage, horizon, and flexibility needs. · 7 min
- 4. A simple annual reviewFive things worth checking once a year. · 6 min
Course quiz
4 questions. 3 correct answers pass, and you can retry as often as you like. Answers are checked in your browser and the attempt is saved on this device only.
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Educational information only. IRA XRay does not provide individualized investment, tax or legal advice, and nothing here is a recommendation. Contribution limits, income thresholds, distribution ages, tax rates and treaty terms change, so confirm current rules with the IRS, the Social Security Administration, Medicare or a qualified professional before you act.
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