Maeda, M: Complete Guide to IRAs & IRA Investing

As more and more baby boomers reach retirement age and because retirement seems to come at an earlier age, the importance of saving for your nonworking years has become increasingly apparent. Many people find themselves worrying that they will not be able to maintain their current lifestyle once they retire. However, the strategies provided in this book will help turn your IRA into a wealth-building tool. The Complete Guide to IRAs and IRA Investing will show you how to take control of your investment future and make sure your IRA investments are performing. You will learn about Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and self-directed IRAs, the advantages and disadvantages to each, and how to choose the right plan for you. You will learn about the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, rules regarding distribution, roll overs, transfers, and conversions between accounts, valid adjustments, adjusted gross income, annual contribution limits, potential penalties, and tax-deductible contributions. This book details the myths and truths about IRA investing and IRS guidelines. In addition, this book will show how to open an IRA, choose the right financial adviser, and how to set up your account with a custodian or IRA administrator to deal with the day-to-day activities, such as depositing contributions and executing and settling transactions. The Complete Guide to IRAs and IRA Investing provides insight and insider secrets to help secure financial victory after your retirement. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.