Roth (Individual Retirement Account): A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

What is Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is a different kind of retirement plan Created in 1997 by Congress, under US law, which is commonly tax free.

The Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is completely exempted from tax according to th tax laws of the States. Many investors use a Roth IRA as the cornerstone of their retirement because of these tax advantages

Advantages over Traditional IRA: Give (Someone) an Inch and they will take a Mile

We can describe Roth IRA’s advantages over traditional IRA by using slogan “A Penny saved is a Penny Earned”

When you invest in a Roth IRA, your giving is not deductible from your taxable income. However, when it comes time to cash in your earnings upon retirement, you don’t have to any kind of pay taxes on the money because you already paid when you first invested it.

Roth IRAs allow investors to invest with after tax earnings initially and let their dividends, and interest grows tax free. Investors then pull out both the principle and interest during their retirement year’s tax free.

Roth IRA Eligibility: Different Strokes for Different Folks

You need to understand the rules and regulations that may apply to your own situation. Some of these may not acceptable for you; others may make a Roth IRA particularly suitable for you.

Some of acceptable terms for Roth IRA are listed blow -

* The total contributions allowed per year to all IRAs is the lesser of your taxable compensation (which is not the same as adjusted gross income)

* Income Eligibility:

o       Single: Earning < Earnings <   $107,000

o       Married Jointly:  Earnings <   $169,000

o       Married Separately: Earnings<  $10,000

*Contribution Eligibility:
Anyone with earned income that comes under “Income Eligibility” can use Roth IRA for their retirement plan.

Contribution Limit:

Under the age of 50 years old:  $ 5,000

Married each individual:    $5,000

Age of 50 or Older:   $5,000 (Additional $1000 as “Catch up Contribution)

“Contribution limit is total limit across any number of Roth accounts rather than per account.”