Roth IRA or Traditional IRA?
A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account started in 1997 to help ease strain on the social security system.
The Roth IRA shares many things in common with a traditional IRA. But there are a few main differences that you should be aware of when deciding which one is right for planning your retirement. Here are a few of them.
The funds contributed to a traditional IRA are tax deductible meaning that you can deduct the amount you contribute to the fund from your income while filing your tax return papers. In a Roth IRA you are not able to deduct the contributions from your income.
Another main difference to consider is that the penalty free withdrawal allowances in the traditional IRA are very few and far between. And they are only allowed under very specific circumstances.
The Roth IRA has much more loose rules in regard to withdrawals. After 5 years you can withdraw the funds contributed.
The looseness of the Roth IRA has led some to use it as an emergency account for unexpected costs. After the 5 years, you can use it for emergencies and if there are none then you have a good start toward retirement.
When planning your retirement, make sure to consider all these things.
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