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I admittedly don't know much about this stuff...

I need to open a ROTH IRA - is it cheaper to do it some places than others? Any advantages to one place or another?
 

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Do you already have a broker?
 

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Do a traditional IRA. There is already legislation to limit withdrawals to a tiny fraction every year so that they can confiscate it in taxes when you die. If that's in place now, think of what it's gonna be like when the unfunded liabilities of 50 trillion in addition to the debt come due.
 
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I admittedly don't know much about this stuff...

I need to open a ROTH IRA - is it cheaper to do it some places than others? Any advantages to one place or another?

Most of the low cost ones are going to be pretty much the same. Use Scotttrade, Sharebuilder and then just index for a little while.

I'd go traditional though as long as you qualify.
 

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Vanguard is rock dam solid
 
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Defying - I don't think you can open a roth. I believe there is a limit of income where you can't make contributions...and we know Mod at TheRX pays at least 150K so I think you are out of luck my friend
 

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do you expect significant retirement income from other sources?

I'm kinda pressed for time over the next 36 hours, but I'll be happy to have and extended conversation with you in September

tons of variables, lots of give and take




PS: I generally like Roth's too, the younger the better
 
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isnt the roth limit to how much you can contribute at 95k of earned income per yr?
 

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do you expect significant retirement income from other sources?

I'm kinda pressed for time over the next 36 hours, but I'll be happy to have and extended conversation with you in September

tons of variables, lots of give and take




PS: I generally like Roth's too, the younger the better

Willie, i noticed that contributions to Roths are pretty much disallowed if you file married filing separately. I contribute funds for my wife to a Roth and we did file married filing separately this last year.

What are the consequences to contributing a technically ineligible amount to a Roth? Honestly had no idea. What are the odds the IRS would ever know? Would it come up way down the road when we are seeking to withdraw?
 
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Willie, i noticed that contributions to Roths are pretty much disallowed if you file married filing separately. I contribute funds for my wife to a Roth and we did file married filing separately this last year.

What are the consequences to contributing a technically ineligible amount to a Roth? Honestly had no idea. What are the odds the IRS would ever know? Would it come up way down the road when we are seeking to withdraw?

There are penalties that you would pay each year until the $$ is reclassified. If you contributed in 2014 for her - you have until April 15 (or until you file your return if you file an extension) and can recharacterize the contribution to a traditional IRA or a few other options. Any earnings you have on the Roth that is recharacterized will be considered taxable tho.
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Not sure if the IRS would ever know but i think its easier to just recharacterize. I am 99% sure my post above is correct but I can double check tomorrow at work if needed - Im sure Willie probably knows this as well
 
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There are penalties that you would pay each year until the $$ is reclassified. If you contributed in 2014 for her - you have until April 15 (or until you file your return if you file an extension) and can recharacterize the contribution to a traditional IRA or a few other options. Any earnings you have on the Roth that is recharacterized will be considered taxable tho.
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Not sure if the IRS would ever know but i think its easier to just recharacterize. I am 99% sure my post above is correct but I can double check tomorrow at work if needed - Im sure Willie probably knows this as well

O - I see you did this last year as in 2013 - this site has some info


http://www.obliviousinvestor.com/correcting-an-excess-roth-ira-contribution/

Technically I think you would need to amend 2013 if already filed to report the excess contribution and then recharacterize or withdrawal for 2014. Hope it helps
 

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